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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends and family will honor Macon music community member David Jarrell—known for his support of local bands—with a benefit on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Society Garden in Ingleside Village to help cover his end-of-life expenses after his burial on Tuesday in Warner Robins. WGXA
- ➤ A Twiggs County couple reunited with their daughter after a three-week search — spanning nearly 600 square miles — ended when she was found in a remote mountain cabin near Lake Edison in California. Her parents said they were grateful and authorities confirmed she was in good condition after she received treatment for dehydration. 13WMAZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walgreens will permanently close its Macon store on Mercer University Drive at noon on May 21 as part of a plan to cut costs—1,200 stores are set to close over the next three years. Customers are advised to use alternative locations on Vineville Avenue and Zebulon Road for their prescriptions. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Macon will host a variety of arts events this weekend; today, the Macon Arts Alliance celebrates its 40th anniversary at Mill Hill Community Arts Center with music and art, and Sunday brings free dance recitals at Piedmont Grand Opera House, a 4 p.m. choral concert at Mercer University, a 1 p.m. tribute jam at Society Garden, final theater shows, and Bike Walk Macon events + more for local art lovers. The Macon Melody
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Ali Siddiq Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets from $41 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Ali Siddiq in Macon, GA.
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Embracing Possibility Exhibit Opening Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Tubman Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of the 'Embracing Possibility' exhibit focused on redefining goals and purpose.
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Soul Jam
3-9 p.m. — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — $60 Special Blitz Dates — Experience Middle Georgia's biggest Southern Soul event with top artists.
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The HORDE Festival Revival
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Society Garden — Tickets available — Experience the energy of legendary 1990s HORDE Festivals with music from iconic jam bands.
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Evan Barber Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 — Experience the soulful Americana and folk of Georgia's own Evan Barber.
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Caminator Live Performance
9-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 — Get ready to move as Caminator brings the groove with a mix of smooth R&B and high-energy pop.
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Old Dominion Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets required — Old Dominion brings their How Good Is That World Tour with special guests ERNEST and Redferrin.
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