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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Middle Georgia hosts a variety of family-friendly events with a book sale at the Round Building in Macon running until Sunday, a free 90’s concert in Perry held today, and Bacon Fest 2026 at Luther Williams Field featuring live music and a bacon cook-off tomorrow. Middle Georgia Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Peach Cobbler Factory is set to open a new outlet in Macon soon & will mark its second Central Georgia location, offering a fresh dessert option for local visitors. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Linton, a 19-year-old sophomore from the Robert McDuffie Center, won Mercer University’s 2026 Concerto Competition on April 13 at the Piedmont Grand Opera House by performing Sibelius's Violin Concerto in D minor with the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra. The Macon Melody
- ➤ A new Butterfly Project program is giving local students with developmental disabilities the chance to lead in High School Musical Junior this weekend in Macon. The initiative supports their passion for theater with live performance opportunities. 13WMAZ
- ➤ This weekend, Middle Georgia offers a variety of family-friendly events — Macon hosts the Pan African Festival at Henderson Stadium with live music, Reynolds holds its annual Strawberry Festival featuring a parade and tractor show, Bacon Fest and Just Tap’d Beer Festival take place in Macon, and local book sales are set in Carolyn Crayton Park and Perry. 41 WMGT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Robins Air Force Base reported a $4.48 billion economic impact for fiscal 2025 with a $2.89 billion payroll and a 33% rise in spending driven by renovations, new construction, and local services. Base leaders plan to work closely with local officials — a move that will further strengthen community ties. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb leaders approved $1.1 million for design services from TVS Designs to create early architectural plans for a planned $165.5 million hotel and convention center downtown — early designs are expected this year as the project aims to boost local business activity. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New manager Jesse Litsch, a former MLB player, is preparing the Macon Bacon ahead of the 2026 season as the team hosts Bacon Fest this Saturday. The team opens with an away game on May 28 and a home game on May 30 against Lexington County. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Rick Devens, star of Survivor 50 (a CBS show), hosted a Survivor-themed pickleball night in Macon. The Central Georgia resident organized a fun event that brought fans together to enjoy a friendly match on local courts. 13WMAZ
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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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George Thorogood & The Destroyers with The Marshall Tucker Band
7-10 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket details available soon — Get ready to rock with a legendary double bill of classic rock icons.
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Georgia Mining Safety Alliance Conference 2026
May 13-14 — Idle Hour Golf & Country Club — Registration required — Enhance safety culture with expert-led workshops designed to reduce workplace accidents and inspire a dedicated safety community.
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