Good morning, Macon.

Bibb County Magistrate held free Valentine's Day weddings on Feb.

13, uniting high school sweethearts Sadaja and Chris Sutton along with other couples choosing a small, budget-friendly ceremony at the courthouse. Future participants must bring a valid marriage license and ID.

Couples lined up Friday at Bibb County Magistrate Court to get married ahead of Valentine’s Day — Tony Chatfield and Venus Causey joined many others as they celebrated their commitment and shared advice for hopeful couples.

City officials in Macon say the Urban Development Authority approved a letter of interest from Gaming & Leisure Properties to purchase the former JCPenney space at the Macon Mall for a potential $20M casino project pending state legalization of casino gambling, aiming to revitalize the mall area.

Three individuals were charged with riot & battery after a fight broke out during the closing seconds of a girls’ basketball game at East Laurens High School, when spectators rushed the court and attacked players.

Little Richard’s childhood home was moved from Fifth Avenue to Craft Street in 2017 and now serves as the Little Richard House & Resource Center.

The museum, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., displays memorabilia and offers community resources for the Pleasant Hill neighborhood.

The Mentors Project of Bibb County will host a Black History Downtown Heritage Walk on Tuesday, Feb.

17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tubman Museum (310 Cherry St.) in Macon that will feature guided tours, a drumming workshop and live musical experience culminating in a community lunch.

One hundred Northside High students will travel to New York City to perform in the 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17 + the event gives the school a national spotlight.

Officials confirm smoky skies in East Macon come from a controlled burn by Piedmont National Wildlife Preserve today in Unit 10B, covering 373 acres 12 miles northwest of Gray.

Drivers are advised to use headlights and obey posted signs near Pasture Field Road and Sugar Hill Road.

James Harris, who has served as defensive coordinator since 2018, was named Westside’s head coach last month.

He will lead the famed football team in a new region alignment + face tough competitors in upcoming games.

Mercer baseball begins its 2026 season with a game against Troy on Friday at 6 p.m. at OrthoGeorgia Park; the Bears are debuting a revamped lineup featuring returning stars and promising newcomers, with additional games on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

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.

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.