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Macon
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A red wind phone is installed at the Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden in North Peach Park in Byron to help grieving families speak to lost loved ones. Completed in October for the Walk to Remember, it is available daylong as the chapter raises funds for a dedication + brick sales. 13WMAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local Macon flower shop is preparing for a busy Valentine's Day rush as Americans are set to spend a record $25 billion on gifts. Rising costs — squeezing profit margins — have the shop adjusting its strategy for the surge in demand. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fountain of Juice serves fresh, healthy dishes that blend family tradition with modern flavors and nod to longtime local favorites. The eatery offers recipes like Car’s Chicken Salad (a tribute to Len Berg’s legacy) using locally sourced ingredients to celebrate Macon’s culinary heritage today. The Macon Melody
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of Middle GA & the CSRA will host the Spring 2026 Job Fair of Middle Georgia on April 16 at the Anderson Conference Center in Macon. The event will feature many agencies offering job openings, internships and career opportunities and is free for jobseekers while companies must register. Middle Georgia Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MBEOC is hosting its Reading Is Love event throughout February to promote early literacy by inviting volunteers, parents, and educators to read to children from birth to five in local classrooms — building early language skills and fostering community connections. WGXA
- ➤ The Mentors Project of Bibb County hosted its Chick-fil-A and Conversations event at Ballard-Hudson Middle School on Wednesday — young men enjoyed a meal, local leaders like former Rep. James Beverly offered guidance, and a live DJ kept the energy upbeat as students learned to focus on their future. WGXA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, EMA led a tabletop storm debris removal training at the meeting space at Macon Mall (3661 Mercer University Drive), where city agencies and contractors practiced procedures for post-severe weather recovery. WGXA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority announced free monthly wellness classes at Spirit of Macon Park starting in March, offering yoga, Zumba and meditation every second Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. near the Terminal Station. 41 WMGT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stores in Macon present a Valentine’s Day gift guide that details options (ranging from a $35 plush teddy to a $6,280 ring) for various budgets ahead of Feb. 14. Local businesses also offer ideas for friends and pets so that everyone can share the love. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hancock-Central beat Twiggs County 68 to 36 in a boys basketball game in central Georgia. 13WMAZ
- ➤ The Mount de Sales Cavaliers beat the Stratford Eagles 64-53 Tuesday at Tattnall, & they will play top-seeded Tattnall at 8 p.m. Thursday in the GIAA District 6 tournament semifinals. The Macon Melody
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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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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.
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Couples Line Dance Class
6:00-6:45 p.m. — South Bibb Recreation Complex — Registration covers 2 people — Learn fun line dances together regardless of your experience level.
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Sweet Georgia Jamz Music Festival
2-7 p.m. — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — $10 Adults, $5 Kids — Enjoy a lively music festival featuring local and national artists along with family activities and health screenings.
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