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Macon
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Macon shelters are boosting services to offer more warmth as cold weather persists, and officials say that no one in need will be turned away. Expanded support options are set to help residents today and in the coming days. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lindsey Stirling brings her Duality Untamed Tour 2026 to Atrium Health Amphitheater on July 21 with special guest PVRIS (Lynsey Gunnulfsen) in a show blending pop, classical and electronica music. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. online or at the Macon Coliseum box office. WGXA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economists at a Jan. 23 UGA luncheon in Macon report that Middle Georgia is entering a transition year with slower but steady growth as trade tensions, automation and a tighter labor force reshape the region — experts stressed regional cooperation to help local businesses adapt and attract sustainable jobs. The Macon Melody
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After weekend rains, health experts warn that dropping temperatures in Middle Georgia could pose life-threatening risks, so Piedmont Macon advises residents to dress warmly and limit outdoor time — especially if symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite appear. WPGA News
- ➤ On Friday night, Montezuma officers engaged Jason Robinson after he barricaded himself in his grandmother's home, prompting his mother to call for better crisis intervention training. Jason, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and recently released from a facility, was detained and later recommended for psychiatric care + an internal review is underway. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Nationwide recalls have been announced for supplements, vehicles, treadmills, cleaners, chia seeds and rocker chairs due to salmonella, overheating and fire risks, bacteria and fall hazards. Consumers are urged to check affected items sold by major retailers and follow recall instructions — the recalled products are available through both online and in-store channels. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ahmad Gordon transfers to Central Georgia Tech and will join the football team for the 2026 season—his transfer comes as the team prepares for a new athletic year. 13WMAZ
- ➤ The Falcons will hold a press conference today with new head coach Kevin Stefanski as they continue their search for a general manager. James Lyford, a Marshall Ville native from Macon County with experience on the Patriots and Texans, is among the final candidates for the role. 41 WMGT
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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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Northway Women's Conference 2026
6-9 p.m. — 5915 Zebulon Rd — $50 — Engage in worship, teaching, and community at this empowering women’s event themed around John 15.
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Little Mr. and Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant 2026
10 a.m. — The Douglass Theatre — Kids under 10 free — Celebrate local youth and witness the crowning of young ambassadors for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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