Daily
Macon
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Participants in the annual Daybreak Sleepout will sleep outdoors tonight to raise $340,000 for homelessness services in Macon—organizers report about $230,000 raised so far and remote options are available at Piedmont Macon. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Girl Scout Cookie season is underway in Macon and features a new cookie debut, with boxes costing $5 at Kroger, Walmart, Lowe’s, Bass Pro Shops and other local stores. The cookie sales end on March 8. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Peggy Whyte, known for her decades of cherry blossom art on local buses and storefronts, will paint cars at Acme on Riverside Drive on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with follow-up sessions on March 7 and March 14. WGXA
- ➤ Macon’s historic Douglass Theatre is celebrating 105 years this February with a Greek Step & Stroll Off as community members honor its role as a hub for Black entertainment and cultural legacy. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Art in Fashion opens March 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Lamar Arts (101 Plaza Way in the Historic Barnesville Depot), offering a free reception where community members will experience creative works by Macon-based designer Monique Nicole Pitts Taylor and other local artists blending fashion with art. Middle Georgia Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ River Edge Community Service Board will purchase the old Cadence bank building (4885 Riverside Drive) for its planned headquarters, with engineers reviewing plans to begin construction by May. Meanwhile, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is recruiting board members with up to 11 vacancies and plans to meet the mayor soon. The Macon Newsroom
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta and Upson Regional Medical Center signed a letter of intent to form a cancer care alliance that will bring advanced oncology services to West Central Georgia. Residents in Thomaston can soon receive treatments like chemotherapy and telemedicine close to home — expanding local care options. Middle Georgia Times
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration recalled several Walmart Great Value cottage cheese products on Wednesday after routine checks flagged a pasteurization issue; shoppers in Georgia who bought the items between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20 should return them for a full refund as no illnesses have been reported. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy visited Macon this week to discuss the national loneliness epidemic and promote The Together Project, which provides small grants to fund neighborhood initiatives + help strengthen social ties. The Macon Melody
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Macon restaurant Loom Comfort Kitchen and Cocktails unveiled a new menu merging Southern comfort with French technique using locally sourced ingredients. Seasonal specials include barbecue shrimp and slow-braised Wagyu beef cheeks that offer a taste of home with a refined twist. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westside won a playoff game by a score of 57 to 42 against Shaw on Tuesday night in the GHSA Class 2A tournament in Macon. The Billue sisters led the offense, with Domonique scoring 28 points + Jorden adding 18, and the team will face Hart County Friday at home. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Macon Mayhem draw over 6,000 fans to the School Day Game Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Macon Centreplex Coliseum — the team will rebrand as the Ocmulgee River Monsters for games Friday and Saturday. 41 WMGT
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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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Cherry Blossom Festival Ball
7-11 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Black-tie optional — Experience a night of elegance with dining, décor, and entertainment themed 'Cirque de Sakura'.
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Kindred Valley Live Performance
9 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Grant's Lounge — Ticket information unavailable — Experience the harmonious sounds of indie folk band Kindred Valley as they take the stage.
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Cherry Blossom Parade
3:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Cherry Blossom Festival — Free entry — Celebrate Central Georgia's spirit with vibrant floats and lively marching bands in a family-friendly parade.
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Micro Wrestling Federation
8-11 p.m. — Society Garden — Tickets from $76 — Experience the unique entertainment of the Micro Wrestling Federation in a lively venue.
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Captain Midnight Band Live at Grant's Lounge
10 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the unique 'Waterbed Rock & Roll' with the electrifying Captain Midnight Band.
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