Good morning, Macon.

Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival winds down with a final weekend of events for the community — including a Pink Pancake Breakfast by the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, food trucks and live music on Cherry Street, an esports and anime convention, and an arts and crafts festival at Mulberry Street.

Historic Macon Foundation hosts its spring flea market fundraiser this weekend at 357 Oglethorpe St. The event begins today with a VIP ticket night and continues with free admission Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., with proceeds supporting local preservation projects.

Bob’s Discount Furniture held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday to mark the start of construction on a new distribution center in Macon-Bibb.

Giganti on Main opened in downtown Gray and aims to become a staple for the Jones County community.

The new Italian restaurant is set to welcome locals soon.

The Peach County Sheriff's Office returned the case of a Byron Middle School student who died by suicide in February to its investigation after the DA's Office requested more evidence; parents and a national advocacy group are calling for changes to the school's bullying policy.

A Macon man won $10,000 playing the Georgia Lottery Bank Boost!

Diggi Game on Wednesday via the mobile app and website — proceeds benefit education in Georgia.

Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 220 that expands access to medical cannabis by renaming low THC oil and allowing vaporization for quicker relief for patients.

The bill now heads to Governor Kemp’s desk for signature.

Developers announced a $50M plan to transform the Lake Sinclair marina site into a hotel destination, with construction expected to begin soon.

Local officials say the project will boost regional hospitality.

Macon Touchdown Club held its annual spring jamboree Monday night where local athletes earned awards including Back of the Year and Special Teams Player.

New Auburn head coach Alex Golesh addressed fans—sharing insights into team building and future plans for college football recruits.

Central Georgia Tech women’s basketball won its first GCAA title to join the NJCAA D-I tourney, and Mercer baseball secured key series wins while ACE’s Gryphons aim to reclaim Region 2’s top spot in upcoming games.

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.

Heart of Georgia Cinderella Pageant

1:00 PM – 10:59 AM — The Douglass Theatre — e-Registration required — Celebrate beauty and talent at this exciting pageant showcasing local participants.

Runaway Gin

9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Check event page for pricing — Experience the world’s preeminent Phish tribute band with over 555 shows since 2014.

Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour

8-11 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience night full of laughter with comedian Jo Koy on his exciting tour.

Spring 2026 Job Fair

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Anderson Conference Center — Free entry — Explore diverse job and internship opportunities with local employers.

Loomis Bros. Circus

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — $10 parking — Experience a whirlwind of unforgettable family fun with the Loomis Bros. Circus returning to town.

Loomis Bros. Circus

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — $10 parking — Experience a whirlwind of unforgettable family fun at the Loomis Bros. Circus.

Blair Crimmins Live

9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — $10 cover — Experience Atlanta's genre-blending ensemble in the historic setting of Grant's Lounge.