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Monday, March 24th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered on Saturday in downtown Macon for the 43rd International Cherry Blossom Festival, also known as the Pinkest Party on Earth, as Cherry Street turned pink with events like the Wiener Dog Race and Bed Race. Local competitor Chili earned her third win in the dog race and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department retained its bed race title (the festival is an annual community tradition) (residents celebrate local culture). 13WMAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old passenger died and her 20-year-old driver remains in critical condition after a Kia Soul struck a pole on Bloomfield Road around 4:30 a.m. on March 16th—authorities are investigating the accident. WGXA
- ➤ A single-car crash early Sunday morning on Bloomfield Road near Rocky Creek Road killed a 19-year-old passenger and left a 20-year-old driver critically injured after the vehicle struck a pole, and emergency crews took the injured driver to a nearby hospital—officials said the crash is under investigation. 41 WMGT
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Jubilee Series Concert Featuring Anton Nel on Piano
Acclaimed pianist Anton Nel, a winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition, showcases his talent in a celebrated performance at the Townsend School of Music.
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Guinness World Records Attempt: Largest Kazoo Ensemble
An official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest kazoo ensemble is set to take place at the Family Health Center.
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Mulberry Street Arts and Crafts Festival
The Mulberry Street Arts and Crafts Festival is a family-friendly event featuring hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors in Downtown Macon, set against scenic cherry blossom blooms.
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Macon Mercer Symphony Orchestra Presents Scheherazade
The Macon Mercer Symphony Orchestra, featuring guest conductor Yaniv Segal, will perform Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and showcase the Mercer University Concerto Competition winner at The Grand Opera House.
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Elevate Your Medicare Business Workshop
6-8 p.m. | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Free | Transform your Medicare business with expert insights and networking opportunities.
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Healing Service in Macon, Georgia
6:30-9 p.m. — 109 Springfield Blvd — Free entry — Experience the power of the Holy Spirit and seek healing from physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.
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Corb Lund Live Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Capitol Theatre Macon — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of live country music with Corb Lund.
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Meet Me at the Mall Expo
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate and connect with local families at an engaging educational expo complete with performances and giveaways.
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Hughes Taylor Live Performance
8 PM - 12 AM — Society Garden — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blues of Macon's own Hughes Taylor.
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Loomis Bros Circus
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Adult tickets start at $33 — Experience a whirlwind of unforgettable family fun at the Loomis Bros. Circus.
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