Daily
Macon
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Macon homeowner said speeding drivers are crashing on Skipper Road and shared photos to urge the county to review safety changes. 13WMAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Atrium Health Navicent increased its minimum wage to $18.85 an hour, a 17.8% raise announced on Wednesday to benefit Macon employees & strengthen its local workforce. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday that its minimum wage in Georgia will rise to $18.85 per hour, effective with tomorrow's paychecks (Jan. 30). The move is part of a $776 million workforce investment intended to boost employee stability in Macon. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James A. Ralston, a prominent Macon citizen who built Ralston Hall, is buried in the Holly Ridge section of Rose Hill Cemetery, which overlooks the river. A visual inventory project started in 2025 is documenting every monument to preserve local history. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Grammy-winning artist Emmylou Harris will perform at the Piedmont Grand Opera House in downtown Macon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 21 as part of cherry blossom season; tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m., ranging from $99.50 to $175 plus taxes and fees. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A surprise celebration at Quail Run Elementary honored Ms. Melissa Martin for her lasting impact on students, with community members praising her decades of dedication + service that has shaped generations. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Middle Georgia School Choice Week runs from Jan. 25 until the fair on Feb. 7 – where families can explore public, charter, homeschool, and microschool options at the Tubman African-American Museum in downtown Macon. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Macon-Bibb EMA is updating its pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan and seeks resident input through public meetings and an online survey. Meetings are held at City Hall (700 Poplar St.) on Feb. 5, March 9, or April 6 and the survey is open until Feb. 4, 2026. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Monday's Mercer baseball First Pitch Classic, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton advised young players on hard work and loyalty during a dinner at Hawkins Arena (Macon). He also signed autographs and shared career stories with the fans. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Central Fellowship Lancers beat Brentwood Eagles 64-54 with a clutch fourth-quarter performance led by Judson Walls and rising star Joshua Sanders. The win on Tuesday night puts the Lancers in prime position for upcoming Region 2 games (against Trinity Christian, Gatewood, and Windsor) as they chase the top seed. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Macon's sports medicine specialist Rodger Fleming has been selected to join Team USA's medical staff for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. He leaves this week to bring over 30 years of experience to the global stage. 13WMAZ
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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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Heirs Property & Estate Planning Workshop
10 AM – 12:30 PM — Buck Melton Community Center — Free entry — Discover options to protect family property and plan for the future.
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