Good morning, Macon.

Saturday is National Hug a Newsperson Day in Macon as locals share warm hugs to thank their reporters.

The unique holiday began in the late 1990s, and community members say a hug eases stress + spreads comfort.

A Macon family paid a deposit for a headstone but never saw the memorial completed from P.

Brown Memorials—forcing them to recover their money and pay another company after their loved one’s passing. The incident adds to about 20 BBB complaints filed since 2021.

In Milledgeville, Andalusia—the historic home that inspired Flannery O’Connor—is now a museum celebrating her literary work & cultural impact.

The 500-acre site was donated to Georgia College and State University and preserves her contributions to American literature.

St. Joseph Catholic Church held a solemn Good Friday service on April 3 to begin the Paschal Triduum (record numbers attended confessions) as parishioners reflected on the Passion and Crucifixion.

During Pet First Aid Awareness Month, the American Red Cross urges pet owners in Macon to prepare for emergencies by downloading the Pet First Aid App (which offers step-by-step guides, videos, and interactive quizzes) and taking an online course.

Mortgage rates have increased over the past five weeks to 6.46%, adding more than $100 a month to typical home loans and threatening to slow Macon’s spring homebuying season.

Lenders show variability in offers + qualified borrowers may benefit from comparing rates.

ACE soccer teams clinched region championships when the girls won 9-0 and the boys won 5-1 over East Laurens on Thursday at their home field.

Scout Jones scored three goals for the girls while Sohan Patel recorded a hat trick for the boys.

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.

Sunday Night Jam Session

9 PM – 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Ticket limited to 10 per customer — Enjoy an evening of live music at the Legendary Sunday Night Jam Session.

Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl

4:30 – 9:00 p.m. — Just Tap'd Macon — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit early with vibrant drinks, contests, and lively vibes in downtown Macon.