Daily
Macon
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee’s will break ground today at 10 a.m. at 1080 Rumble Road (Monroe County) for a 74,000 sqft facility with 100 fueling positions. The company expects to add 200 full-time jobs and generate new tax revenue, retail, and food options. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Otis Redding Center for the Arts, located on Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon, has served over 1,000 students in its first year and will host its one-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, Apr. 11 with music, food, and tours of the facility. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of central Georgia families face a 2-month countdown to losing federal housing aid when the voucher program ends on June 30. A local mother expressed concern that the loss of support could lead to evictions. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross urges Macon pet owners to download its free Pet First Aid app during Pet First Aid Awareness Month; the app offers clear guidance on CPR, choking, and injuries (with tips for pet-friendly hotels during emergencies) and is free on app stores or by texting GETPET to 90999. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Federal alerts urge Macon residents to stop using recalled products — including Walmart dino-shaped nuggets for lead, Raw Farm cheddar for E. coli, Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue sauté pans for handle risks, Sam’s Club pajamas for burn hazards, and Relaxing Baby floats after a child drowned. 41 WMGT
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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.
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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.
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Spring 2026 Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Anderson Conference Center — Free entry — Explore diverse job and internship opportunities with local employers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alabama Concert
7-9 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the legendary country band Alabama with special guest Jamey Johnson in a night of live music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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