Daily
Macon
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents gathered Monday for the annual MLK Birthday March with four routes converging downtown and ending at Steward Chapel AME Church. The event honored Dr. King’s legacy and brought community members together in challenging times. WGXA
- ➤ Hundreds marched to Macon City Hall today to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy and remind the community that his spirit remains essential for unity. The event united residents + highlighted a shared commitment to progress. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Local advocates caution residents to watch for signs of trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. They say reporting suspicious activity to local authorities can help protect the community. 13WMAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Academy Sports is planning to leave Eisenhower Parkway, where empty storefronts mark a decades-long trend, and relocate to 195 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard in a former Big Lots site with $3.2 million in renovations. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A major retailer faded out along Eisenhower Parkway + adding to a series of exits in the local business scene; officials say more updates on future openings have yet to be released. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Douglass Theatre on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Macon will host a free screening of 'Made for a King' at 3 p.m. Saturday – a documentary highlighting MLK’s impact, with U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop set to speak afterward. The Macon Melody
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow brought a brief winter wonderland to middle Georgia on Sunday, Jan. 18 as locals captured snowy moments in photos from a rare event that blanketed the region. WGXA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Several consumer products have been recalled this week due to fire, contamination and injury risks. Isla Rae chargers, Energizer lanterns, DR Power vacuums, Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars and Diva Fam Sea Moss Gel (from local stores and online) should not be used; follow safe disposal or repair instructions. 41 WMGT
- ➤ After losing their newborn daughter, a Kathleen couple donated a CuddleCot to Atrium Health Navicent. Their gesture—a heartfelt tribute—supports hospital care for grieving families. 13WMAZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Prospective buyers benefit as homes in Macon remain on the market longer, boosting negotiation power, said Taylor Thanos of the Middle Georgia Association of Realtors. Although average prices are attractive compared to many areas, affordable options remain limited amid rising mortgage rates — a challenge for those seeking budget-friendly homes. The Macon Melody
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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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Volunteer Fair
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus — Free entry — Explore volunteer opportunities and connect with local organizations at this two-day fair.
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