Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Macon.
Walgreens will close its Macon store at 4305 Mercer University Drive on May 21 as part of a plan to cut 1,200 stores (aiming to stabilize its retail pharmacy) and reduce operating costs.
Patients will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to the 3888 Vineville Avenue location (with a free 90-day delivery) to help ease the switch.
A shooting at a Macon graduation party on Saturday morning at Williamson Road left one dead and two injured—25-year-old Jaurice Haywood died at the scene while Jetorin Burton and Tyrese Rivers were taken to hospital, with Burton in critical condition.
The FPD Vikings beat George Walton 9-0 on Friday night in a GIAA Class AAAA girls soccer game—Bowen Matthews scored six first-half goals and the win improved their record to 17-1.
Coach Seth Berkebile said extra practice helped the team start strong and they will next face St. Anne-Pacelli.
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.
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.
Evan Barber Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 — Experience the soulful Americana and folk of Georgia's own Evan Barber.
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.
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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