Daily
Macon
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WPGA News
- ➤ 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. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Macon Melody
- ➤ 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. The Macon Melody
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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