Good morning, Macon.

Macon Melody announced it will launch The Riff, a new weekday email newsletter, on Jan.

5 & it will deliver key local news every weekday at 6:30 a.m. The newsletter offers a concise top note and rotating sections that cover local arts, sports, business, and civic updates.

A monument for C.B. Lewis stands in Oak Ridge — the section of Rose Hill Cemetery for enslaved and free Black residents — where records show family ties including a petition by his stepfather A.L.

Carter. In 2025, Liz Riley and Kathleen O’Neal mapped every monument to honor local history.

High school students will no longer have summer school sessions as the Bibb County School District shifts to year-round credit recovery programs (Right Now Recovery) to help them pass failed classes; progress reports will be issued every three weeks during the school year while summer school continues for younger students.

Just days into the new year, Macon gym owner Catalina Lopez advises residents to set realistic goals and build consistent workout habits at MAC Functional Training (offering classes for all ages) located at 652 3rd Street to boost mental and physical health.

Doctor Selma Tanovic of El Camino Health advises residents to care for their mind and body in 2026 by eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.

Experts note that reducing stress can help lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart conditions, and other chronic issues.

Atrium Health Navicent welcomed its first baby of 2026 on New Year’s Day when baby Bryant was born at 12:50 a.m. at the hospital in Macon, and his parents celebrated the new arrival as they began the year.

A 2025 rewind (featuring key wins and unforgettable plays) presents a look back at top sports moments in Central Georgia from local teams and athletes during the past year.

The Southern Pickleball Championships return to Rhythm & Rally in Macon, offering competitive pickleball matches & cash prizes that will attract local players.

Blair Crimmins Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Grant's Lounge — Check local listings for entry cost — Experience a night of music in a historic venue known for launching Southern rock legends.

Grand Opening - The Winemaking Studio

3-7 p.m. — The Winemaking Studio — Free entry — Celebrate the art of winemaking with wine, food, and fellow enthusiasts at this exciting grand opening event.

Public Ice Skating Session

2-3:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a fun public ice skating session in a community-friendly environment.

Monaleo Live Performance

9:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. — Macon Arts Center, LLC — Paid entry — Experience an exciting evening of live rap music with Monaleo at the Macon Arts Center.

Eddie 9V Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a soulful mix of swamp soul, outlaw rock and roll, R&B, and country from this Austin-based band.