Daily
Macon
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 23, a Macon teacher and advocate hosted Khaza’s Heart at John R. Lewis Elementary (a community school) to honor her late son and bring families together with free food and vendors (including face painting). Burse plans to launch a non-profit for mental health and future events. WGXA
- ➤ Float Daze urges Memorial Day floaters to check river conditions, wear life vests, and travel with a buddy as Ocmulgee waters can quickly change from shallow to deep. The group advises knowing exit points for a safe outing today. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A Memorial Day event at Andersonville National Cemetery involved placing over 20,000 American flags on veterans' graves Saturday morning (a ceremony that honored fallen heroes with Boy Scout troops and local families participating). Memorial tributes will continue today at 3 p.m. with Taps Across America as musicians join in remembrance. 13WMAZ
- ➤ This week in Macon, Memorial Day services at Sardis Heard Funerals and Magnolia Park honor heroes, while Coheed and Cambria perform at City Auditorium today. Tuesday brings Braves & Burgers Brewsday, Wednesday hosts entrepreneur networking and bingo, and Thursday features Neel’s Lofts ribbon cutting in Macon. Middle Georgia Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Expressionist Art Club summer camp for children aged 6 to 7 runs from June 15 to July 22 on Mondays and Wednesdays in Monroe county using small-group classes to focus on creative expression. Enrollment is now open for this 8-session program. Middle Georgia Times
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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
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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