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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded over $345,000 to more than 20 nonprofits on Thursday afternoon at the Fire Station off Napier Avenue. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $23,000 (helping small groups build experience) and will support programs in Bibb and Houston counties. The Macon Melody
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cirrus Academy’s closure was extended, and a new plant will open soon while additional Macon flights are scheduled, as reported on 13WMAZ’s Morning Rush. 13WMAZ
- ➤ AutoZone plans to redevelop the long-vacant Gold Cup Bowling Center site on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon (creating 50 to 60 jobs) while a Jack in the Box proposal goes before the county on May 11. A Buc-ee’s travel center is under construction in Forsyth to add 200 full-time jobs. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gallery West in downtown has been a hub for Kirk West's rock photography and will host its final First Friday event on May 1 before closing permanently on May 31 as owner Kirsten West retires (she is 80) and a new operator may take over the space. WGXA
- ➤ Award-winning food critic Hanna Raskin moved to Macon last summer and now runs her publication The Food Section from her Shirley Hills home. Her work covers nine Southern states, and she will release a new food map tribute in June (a nod to her Roadfood inspiration). The Macon Melody
- ➤ Central Georgians joined a watch party at the Museum of Arts and Sciences last Friday to cheer on Artemis II— the first moon mission in over 50 years— as its astronauts splashed down after a 10-day journey. The museum hosted the event after-hours at 8 p.m. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Phaedra Parks returns to The Real Housewives of Atlanta as Season 17 began this past weekend on Bravo TV. The series features her local ties from Wesleyan College — adding extra hometown interest as new drama unfolds with episodes airing weekly on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. 41 WMGT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local transporters in Macon are facing higher costs as diesel prices have risen to $5.35 a gallon amid pressure from the Iran war and supply chain disruptions. Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill on March 20 suspending the motor fuel excise tax until May 19 to ease the burden. The Macon Melody
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Young Chefs Academy will host a chef panel for aspiring cooks on Sunday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 115 Margie Dr (Warner Robins) as local chefs share career insights and advice. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Three Central High seniors became the first in Bibb County to earn the International Skills Diploma Seal after years of rigorous coursework and service — marking a milestone in local education. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Bibb County School District leaders are considering delaying a textbook purchase valued at over $5M to help manage rising costs and declining enrollment for the FY2027 budget planning; key decisions will be finalized around mid-May with public hearings scheduled for June. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Middle Georgia State University buried its first-ever time capsules today to preserve artifacts from the 2025-2026 school year, with ceremonies held across campuses in Macon, Cochran, Eastman, Dublin, and Warner Robins. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed Georgia bill would help revive Macon’s music scene by providing funding for local venues and arts — state lawmakers will review the proposal soon. 13WMAZ
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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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Georgia 5K Run for Breast Cancer
8-10 a.m. — The Shoppes at River Crossing — Registration fees apply — A family-friendly 5K run/walk supporting breast cancer awareness and research.
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