Daily
Macon
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Creek 100.9 FM, run by Visit Macon, named Susie Cowan as its new General Manager on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Cowan brings over a decade of tourism and community experience and will lead station operations to enhance music culture across the area. Middle Georgia Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Macon Pride and Human Rights Campaign Atlanta are hosting a craftivism night tomorrow at 6 p.m. on 1st Street in downtown Macon, where guests can bring craft projects, sip hot chocolate, and listen to guest speakers (Beth Smith and Craig Hamilton) discuss how art inspires community action. WGXA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Fisher announced his bid for Bibb County School Board Post 8 and will launch his campaign at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Board of Education building on Mulberry Street. A former student and substitute teacher, he will focus on safe schools and lower office costs. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal watchdog report found that oversight failures allowed issues at the Dublin VA to persist since at least 2022, leading to paused services and management changes. A new permanent director was appointed in November (with improvements now being monitored) as services have since reopened. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Macon lawyer Christopher Smith (Honorary Consul of Denmark) will speak at the Global Trade and Investment Symposium at Wesleyan College on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. to highlight 225 years of diplomatic ties between Denmark and the U.S. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A proposed Georgia bill would cap ambulance costs for eligible residents and could reduce expenses for emergency rides. Lawmakers will review the proposal in upcoming sessions (details on eligibility are pending). 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Macon Medical Center is hosting free heart health screenings on February 25 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New Mall (register by calling 478-538-0408) to raise awareness during Heart Month. 41 WMGT
- ➤ River Edge Behavioral Health opened a new Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center today at 2016 Ingleside Avenue — offering peer support, life skills training and wellness services for adults with mental health, substance use and developmental challenges; a ribbon cutting is set for 10:30 a.m. 41 WMGT
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released a Restaurant Report Card for Middle Georgia covering inspections from Monday, Jan. 19 to Friday, Jan. 23. The scores (unsatisfactory below 70 and perfect at 100) highlight food service standards at local establishments, including several in Macon. 41 WMGT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two affordable homes are complete in Tindall Fields, with one renovated for energy efficiency and historic charm and one new construction available for sale as Macon-Bibb works to boost local affordable housing. WPGA News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer’s men’s team, led by coach Ryan Ridder, is set to host UNCG on Thursday before taking on VMI at home, while the women will face Chattanooga on Friday at 5:30 p.m.—both teams are showing strong offensive play as they push for better conference rankings. The Macon Melody
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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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Ashes Concert with Stone Spiral
9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Cost info unavailable — Experience the melodic tunes of Ashes with Stone Spiral live in Macon.
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