Daily
Macon
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New York-based progressive rock band Coheed-and-Cambria will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on May 25. Fans can enjoy vibrant live music as the band showcases its style influenced by Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and Rush. The Macon Melody
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Incumbent Lisa Garrett-Boyd won reelection Tuesday to serve on the Bibb County Board of Education At-Large Post 8 with 55.79 percent of the vote from 31 precincts — Nola McFadden, Jonathan Fisher and Carlos A. McCloud trailed with 17.45, 16.52 and 10.24 percent respectively. 41 WMGT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former longtime Macon commissioner Ed DeFore (aged 94) served nearly 45 years on the city council and Bibb County School Board before dying Tuesday at his personal care home; funeral arrangements are handled by Snow’s Macon Memorial Park. 41 WMGT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cat owners in Macon are urged to watch for bobcat fever, a tickborne disease that causes fever, tiredness, and loss of appetite in pets; vets advise using flea and tick medications (their best defense) during peak months from March through September. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health doctor said Mental Health Awareness Month is about breaking mental health stigma by connecting residents with help. The campaign, themed 'More Good Days Together,' encourages people to seek support + access available resources. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Macon private schools reached the GIAA semifinals in baseball and soccer this week as Stratford, CFCA, FPD, and Mount de Sales clinched playoff spots. They will soon face state opponents in matchups leading to state championships (if FPD and Stratford win, they will meet in Class 4A final). 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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Disco Drive-In
6-9 p.m. — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — Check event page for pricing — Experience a movie followed by a concert under the stars in Macon.
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