Daily
Macon
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County planning officials dropped a case against 95-year-old Paula East over vinyl windows for her historic home after finding a 2002 certificate of appropriateness. Her granddaughter learned the news during a meeting & the county issued a refund. The Macon Melody
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Brookdale Gardens’ Susan Fisher advises gardeners to remove suckers from indeterminate tomato plants for better airflow and fruit size while only lightly pruning determinate varieties so as not to reduce overall yield—she emphasizes proper watering, fertilization, and mulching to prevent disease. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stratford girls booked a state championship spot with a 3-2 double overtime win Thursday and will meet rival FPD on Tuesday, while Central Fellowship girls advanced with a 4-1 win. FPD baseball won 10-2 in their semifinal & Mercer ended its tourney with a 14-4 loss. 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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Make Music Day Macon: Summer Breeze Jam
3-4:30 p.m. — Rosa Parks Square — Free entry — Celebrate Father’s Day with a vibrant Gospel & Soul jam at this community music event.
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TOAST - The Best of Bread Tribute Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Piedmont Grand Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience the nostalgic sounds of Bread with spot-on performances sure to delight fans.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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