Good morning, Macon.

A 10-year-old child died after being shot in Macon County—emergency crews responded promptly—and the GBI is investigating the incident.

The Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off at Third Street Park Monday despite some rain, offering visitors pink cherry ice cream from Kroger, live music and a visit by Cherry the pink poodle.

The event will continue all week with live music daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The city of Macon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest kazoo ensemble at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on Friday, March 28—honoring the kazoo’s local roots from its invention in the 1840s by Alabama Vest.

Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with special guests and a practice round, and $5 tickets will fund programs for young musicians.

Macon lawmakers, including Senator Kennedy who received nearly $4,000, Rep. Washburn who received $500, and Rep. Herring who received $1,800 from speed camera companies, now face votes on House Bill 225 and House Bill 651 as state leaders decide if these systems should be banned or limited—Macon-Bibb County paused ticketing since 2022.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has suspended school zone speed camera citations because pending legislation may ban these cameras; citations given before March 19 at 6:30 p.m. must still be paid—officials stress that traffic units will keep an eye on school zones for speeding drivers.

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.

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.

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.

Elevate Your Medicare Business Workshop

6-8 p.m. | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Free | Transform your Medicare business with expert insights and networking opportunities.

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.

Corb Lund Live Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — Capitol Theatre Macon — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of live country music with Corb Lund.

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.

Hughes Taylor Live Performance

8 PM - 12 AM — Society Garden — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blues of Macon's own Hughes Taylor.

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.

Macon’s Annual Career and Resource Expo 2025

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Central Georgia Technical College, Building H — Free entry — Discover job opportunities and resources to enhance your career prospects.