Good morning, Macon.

Joey Fournier, a convicted killer and Bibb County Jail escapee, was denied a new trial for the 2022 murder of Cynthia Berry when Judge Connie Williford ruled his claims of courtroom errors did not outweigh the evidence against him, and he remains in prison serving a life sentence with a possibility of parole in 30 years.

Paul and Alice Williams have dyed their poodles pink for 30 years to brighten the Cherry Blossom festival in Macon & they keep the tradition alive through their longtime pet grooming business.

The couple, nearing retirement, said they plan to continue sharing this unique custom with the community as long as their dogs enjoy the festivities.

Macon-Bibb officials say that starting at 10 a.m. today, Arkwright Road from Hall Circle to an unnamed dirt road is closed for repairs on the bridge over Beaverdam Creek+ drivers are advised to use alternate routes until the work is complete.

The federal government announced it is pulling back $1B in funding that once supported fresh, locally grown food in school cafeterias and food banks—reducing resources for key nutrition programs.

Local agencies say the cut will force changes in how communities access healthy food.

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis stopped signing school zone citations from cameras on March 19 because he said the law was applied unevenly.

The cameras continued recording violations at public and private schools—while lawmakers consider bills to ban or regulate automated speed detection.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released this week’s Restaurant Report Card showing food service inspection scores from March 17th to 21st for Middle Georgia restaurants—restaurants with scores below 70 were deemed unsatisfactory, scores from 70 to 99 were considered satisfactory and several Macon restaurants earned a perfect score of 100.

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.