Daily
Macon
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students saw a preview of the UniverSoul Circus at James H. Porter Elementary School on Tuesday during an after-school visit that featured diverse acts from around the world. The full show will run in Atlanta at the old Turner Field grey lot through June 14. 41 WMGT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Filming for 'The Comeback King' starring Glen Powell is boosting local businesses and giving students a chance to learn about the filmmaking process in Macon. The movie will hit theaters on Feb. 5 next year and is already spurring economic activity across the city. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Georgia high schools will hold graduation ceremonies from May 15 to May 30 — with key events at Perry’s Reaves Arena and Macon Coliseum — as students prepare to step onto the stage. 13WMAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An unknown black oily substance reappeared on High Falls Lake near the Towaliga River, prompting the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to test water samples amid concerns it could affect Macon’s drinking water supply. Local residents remain frustrated with unclear accountability as officials work to identify the substance. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov Kemp signed the You Are Not Alone Awareness Act Tuesday, requiring public schools statewide to print the 988 hotline on middle and high school IDs starting next school year — a measure meant to help students access round-the-clock crisis support. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Gov. Kemp signed a law that adds the 988 mental health hotline to student IDs, ensuring students can reach support more easily. The measure was enacted in Georgia and will be implemented this school year. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Macon now offers robotic technology to detect lung cancer early and help doctors start treatment sooner. The innovative system is available at the hospital. WPGA News
- ➤ For Mental Health Awareness Month, Quintessa Solomon-Hardy of River Edge Behavioral Health urged residents to treat mental health care as essential; she recommended simple daily habits (like walks and deep breathing) to ease stress and keep minds and bodies strong. The Macon Melody
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Five new homes are being built along Villa Esta Avenue (across from Bruce Elementary) to replace blight and offer families a chance to personalize their homes as county officials aim to boost property values and create a safer neighborhood. The development is expected to complete in about three months. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Affordable housing projects will soon begin in south Macon, boosting housing options in Macon-Bibb County—providing new opportunities for local residents. WPGA News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer baseball swept VMI (boosting their record to 39-13) last weekend and now ties for first in the SoCon with Western Carolina. The Bears will face ETSU on the road this weekend as they aim to secure the regular season title for the first time since 2017. The Macon Melody
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Kansas & 38 Special Concert
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience iconic hits from Kansas and 38 Special live on stage.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Macon
Welcome to the Daily Macon, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Macon, Georgia community. If you like the Daily Macon, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Macon.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Macon and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Macon
A free Macon community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymacon.com/sitemap