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Macon
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County’s Good Neighbors initiative is revitalizing Kings Park in Payne City — a project designed to enhance local community spaces. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Phoebe Bridgers performed a surprise set Saturday, May 16, at Capitol Theatre, debuting unreleased songs and sharing personal reflections with a growing crowd; flyers posted that morning confirmed her appearance (her performance touched on themes of breaking away from conservative roots). The Macon Melody
- ➤ Director Trent Jones will premiere the 90-minute documentary 10 Good Men Sunday at Piedmont Grand Opera House at 5 p.m., featuring rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from World War II veterans who flew the B-17 (Flying Fortress). A Q&A session with the director will follow. The Macon Melody
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising costs limit summer program access as 47% of parents cite fees while BBB warns grads against scams; meanwhile, Governor Kemp extended a gas tax suspension until June 3 to ease gas prices. In education news, Central Georgia Technical College will name its Warner Robins building for Dr. Sonny Perdue. 41 WMGT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting June 7, Camp Martha Johnston will host hundreds of campers to build community, independence and leadership through water activities like canoeing, regattas, and daily swimming in a tech-free setting. WPGA News
- ➤ Abigail Edwards, a Macon graduate who cared for plants during COVID, now plans a future in botany after her work at Ocmulgee Mounds sparked her passion for plant conservation. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A local student preparing to graduate says that a caring family and her own determination helped her overcome challenges in the foster care system and set her on a path toward academic success. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Macon residents can donate blood starting May 25 at several local sites for the annual 41NBC Blood Drive with the American Red Cross (times vary). Donors share personal stories to remind everyone that a small act today can save a life. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The FPD baseball team will host Athens Christian this Friday at 5 p.m. in a best-of-three state semifinal as the seniors aim to advance to the state championship series for a third straight season — a game that they believe could cap a long journey together. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Mercer clinched its first outright regular season SoCon title after sweeping East Tennessee State last weekend. The Bears, ranking third nationally in home runs, head to Greenville for a double-bye tournament today at 9 a.m. as coach Craig Gibson said they will control their destiny. 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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RNB + Southern Soul Rodeo
1-11:59 p.m. — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — Free parking — Enjoy a full day of steppin', mechanical bull rides, and delicious food trucks at this lively event.
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