Good morning, Macon.

Two candidates are competing for the Bibb County school board Post 7 seat as the incumbent reaches the end of his term.

The race will determine local leadership in education moving forward.

Jeffersonville Elementary mourns longtime teacher Michelle Capece who devoted 24 years to shaping young minds; she is remembered as a cherished educator (she was like family) by students and staff.

Mercer Bears beat The Citadel 101-63 at Hawkins Arena on Wednesday night; the team made 15 three-pointers and maintained a strong defense.

They (9-7) will face Wofford at 2 p.m. Saturday in a key conference game.

Mercer's new head coach, Joel Taylor, returns after serving as defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2023 and will carry on the momentum from back-to-back conference titles in Macon; he brings a strategic approach honed during a brief poker career (shaping his game plans) to build a winning culture.

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.