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Macon
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traffic delays are expected across Central Georgia today as graduation students cross the stage. Motorists should plan extra travel time (local updates available) before leaving. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Two East Macon women are planning to open a new sit-down restaurant that will offer fresh food & community connection in an area long known as a food desert. 13WMAZ
- ➤ This Mother's Day weekend, a local nonprofit in Macon that supports moms in need received a significant donation and will use it to expand its family support programs. WPGA News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wesleyan and Michigan State University are preserving thousands of Fernando La Rosa’s negatives by turning them into positive images through a two-year project funded by a $349,605 NEH grant given last September. Archivists, staff, and students are processing roughly 22,500 items to build a public digital archive hosted by Michigan State’s Matrix Digital Humanities Center. The Macon Melody
- ➤ On Friday, local business owner Scott Mitchell announced he will take over Gallery West on July 1 after owner-operator Kirsten West retires, saving the downtown venue known for its Allman Brothers legacy and local art. Mitchell plans to continue its creative spirit while engaging the community. The Macon Melody
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twiggs County School District is working to recover over $1 million in unpaid invoices amid a long-term budget challenge. The district plans to adjust its billing and spending practices to strengthen its financial future (official details are pending). 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GA House Bill 14 is set to boost local music ventures by promoting artists, festivals + music businesses in Central Georgia. The bill, headed to Gov. Kemp's desk, could strengthen the region's musical heritage and economy if enacted. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Residents on Woodsdale Terrace report daily struggles with potholes that force drivers to steer carefully, as county officials pledge repaving under the Paving the Way program. Crews patched two major potholes earlier today (further work is pending). 13WMAZ
- ➤ Macon-Bibb held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 8 to honor officers who lost their lives while serving the community. Local officials stressed the ongoing commitment to remembering these public servants. WPGA News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The ACE girls soccer team lost 1 to 0 to the Model Blue Devils in the semifinals at their home field in Macon on Thursday, as coach Robby Jones steps down to become principal next season. The team ended 20 to 2 as Model advanced to the championship. The Macon Melody
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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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Coheed and Cambria Concert with Cicada Rhythm
10 AM – 9 PM — Macon Coliseum — Tickets on sale March 27 — Experience a day of rock music with Coheed and Cambria and special guests.
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Ben Chapman Live in Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Ticket details unavailable — Experience Ben Chapman's heartfelt southern roots music infused with new beginnings and personal stories.
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John Hollier & The Rêverie Live
8 PM - 12 AM — Grant's Lounge — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the energetic blend of rock, soul, and alt-country from this rising star and his band in an intimate setting.
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