Good morning, Macon.

Community members prepare for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival as dedicated residents craft pink bows (using over 2 miles of ribbon) and artist Debbie Grove unveils a festival pin featuring local landmarks.

The event celebrates the city's 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees and growing traditions.

On March 11, Twiggs County hosted a community baby shower that distributed strollers, Pack & Plays, and resource bags filled with diapers and formula.

Local healthcare providers and community partners collaborated to offer educational tables on maternal and infant health.

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful will give away more than 120 Helen Taft cherry blossom trees Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spirit of Macon Park (corner of Fifth and Poplar) in honor of late volunteer Wayne Woodworth; the event is funded by a $30,000 Fickling Foundation grant.

Two local women-owned businesses have partnered to launch Stir the Pot—a contest that tests Southern food book knowledge—where teams of four can register for $10 each by March 20 and compete in June at local bars and restaurants.

The Douglass Theatre in Macon marks Women’s History Month by presenting a one-woman play (The Fannie Lou Hamer Story) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and it will host the Central Georgia Women of Impact Awards on Sunday at 3 p.m. with a reception at 4:30 p.m.

Kim Andrews, a longtime educator at Mount de Sales, was surprised with a 'My Teacher is Tops' honor during a classroom visit this week — she has taught theology, religion, Holocaust studies and peer ministry for nearly 30 years — as students recognize her steady kindness.

Students with disabilities in Bibb and Monroe counties can attend the 3P Transition Conference on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Georgia Technical College, Building H, where they can get career coaching sessions + mentorship and learn community resources + practical skills for life after school.

At the March meeting, the Macon Water Authority board honored late CEO Ron Shipman, who shared challenge coins two weeks before his death, and reported that 83% of meters now use advanced technology while setting a $15 parking fee for fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.

A Georgia woman recounts her miraculous recovery and now seeks a life-saving kidney donor.

She is working with her doctors (and her transplant team) to arrange the needed transplant and calls on the community to help.

Southwest boys basketball aims for a state title when the Patriots face Rabun County Friday at 3 p.m. at Macon Coliseum — trying to erase last year’s near-miss and capture the program’s first championship in over 30 years.

The East Laurens Lady Falcons will face the Elbert County Blue Devils in their first state championship game Friday at 1 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum, marking a milestone for the team and its community.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

9th Annual MCAC Fit to Achieve 5K

8:00 – 9:30 AM — Monroe County Achievement Center — Check registration for fees — Promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise and healthy food choices.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Macon Mayhem

3-4 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Parking $5 — Catch the exciting ice hockey action between the Huntsville Havoc and Macon Mayhem.

Deaf Andrews Live Performance

9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Entry price varies — Experience the electrifying blend of indie pop rock from Charlotte's own Deaf Andrews.