Daily
Macon
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Hart, Sr., executive director of the Middle GA Center for Academic Excellence, reflects on decades of local economic change from losing major employers like Brown and Williamson to the shift toward digital work, urging community members to invest in personal growth to adapt to today’s fast-changing environment. The Macon Melody
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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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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.
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Sundown Salsa with DJ Kiké
Evening — Hotel Forty Five — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant rooftop salsa social with DJ Kiké mixing Latin rhythms under the stars.
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TobyMac Summer Tour with Zach Williams
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying hits from TobyMac and friends this summer.
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