Good morning, Macon.

Girl Scouts will open in-person cookie booths today and run sales until Sunday, March 8.

Customers can buy $5 boxes or donate boxes to support military members while proceeds fund local programs.

Macon Bagels will host Chatham Rabbits for an acoustic listening session on Monday, Feb.

9 at 6:30 p.m. The bagel shop will serve Carolina slaw dogs as the band promotes its album, Be Real With Me.

Cannonball House will offer free tours, refreshments and live 1800s music on Feb.

8—free for K-12 students as part of the Georgia History Festival. Tour guides will share the home’s history and its legacy during in-person and virtual experiences.

Families in Middle Georgia can learn about many school options at the Middle Georgia School Choice Fair for Transformative Education on Saturday, Feb.

7 at the Tubman Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (free event) as they meet representatives from charter, private, and home schools.

Jonathan Fisher announced his run for Bibb County School Board, Post 8 on Saturday, Jan.

31 (at the Board of Education building on Mulberry St downtown); he brings over 17 years of school experience and will focus on teacher support, transparency, and family communication ahead of the May 19 primary.

Over 20,000 students applied for Georgia Promise Scholarship in 2025 but fewer than half qualified, prompting officials to propose a one-time budget cut that will reduce future funding levels.

A Warner Robins resident claimed $2 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased Tuesday at the Hop In convenience store (1104 Highway 96 in Kathleen), according to the Georgia Lottery.

The win helps fund education programs.

After the city approved a massive data center, Monroe County residents continued objecting—citing concerns over potential community impacts.

Historic Bibb Theatre is getting new life as NewTown Macon plans to restore the 1963 look, bring back the marquee, add lofts, and host Visit Macon, Rock Candy Tours and The Creek radio on the first floor.

A hard hat tour is available today, 5 to 7 p.m.—completion is planned for 2027.

Macon athletic trainer Rodger Fleming from Body Awareness will support Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina today, helping athletes in sports like curling, bobsleigh, skeleton, luge and women’s alpine skiing.

Christian Fellowship Central and Heritage faced off in a GIAA basketball game today; video coverage by 13WMAZ shows the winning team and highlights local sports talent & competitive play.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Birmingham Bulls at Macon Mayhem

7-9 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — $5 parking — Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls as they face the Mayhem in an exciting hockey showdown.