Good morning, Macon.

Downtown Macon invites locals to join Staycation Week from June 30 to July 6 with a $10 pass that gives VIP access to exclusive events, dining deals, and family activities—passes are limited and expected to sell quickly.

Six months after a fatal crash at the Tucker-Forsyth-Rivoli intersection, Macon drivers say they still see cars stopping on the tracks—where two trains pass daily—in a congested area that county officials are studying for safety improvements.

Pet Party Palace opened in downtown Macon to offer indoor playtime and portrait sessions for pets and their owners — Lateefah Conner started the venue after using artificial intelligence ideas and training at local business programs.

Two local residents—Melissa Haro and Clayton Campbell—cleaned up trash from an abandoned gas station parking lot beside Unique II Auto Detailing on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, easing business owner Bernard Bronner’s worries after months of neglect.

A Washington County man from Eatonton, 36-year-old Bradley Lee Clark, was arrested on June 16 around 6:30 p.m. after a deputy on Highway 540 clocked his car at 92 mph in a 65 mph zone and used a PIT maneuver when the vehicle fled—he faces charges for DUI, fleeing officers, drug possession and other traffic violations while his 31-year-old passenger, Khai Green, faces drug possession and failure to wear a seatbelt.

AT&T opened a Connected Learning Center yesterday morning at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia in Macon, providing free fast internet, WiFi and Dell computers for residents.

The center offers free educational resources and mentoring to youth, families and learners in Macon-Bibb County as part of AT&T's national effort to bridge the digital divide.

FreshRealm recalled all Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo dishes made before June 17 in Macon County due to a potential link to a deadly listeria outbreak that has sickened 17 and killed 3, according to the USDA.

Customers who bought Marketside or Home Chef products at Walmart or Kroger are urged to check their best-by dates and establishment numbers—which include EST. P-50784, EST. P-47770, or EST. P-47718—for safety.

At Luther Williams Field, the Macon Bacon team will officially retire a legendary player’s jersey number (42) during Friday’s game to honor Jackie Robinson’s historic role in breaking the color barrier in baseball.

DireWoof Tribute to the Grateful Dead

9-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $10 at the door — Experience a night of music honoring the Grateful Dead, featuring special guests Andy Johnson and Matt McMillan.

On-Site Tour at John-Wesley Villas

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — John-Wesley Villas — Free entry — Discover the benefits of senior living at a family-owned community dedicated to exceptional care and lifestyle.

Parker McCollum Live

7-9 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Country star Parker McCollum performs live with special guests Corey Smith and Vincent Mason.

Jon Anderson Live in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile-only tickets — Legendary YES front man performs iconic classics with The Band Geeks.

SGA & SkillsUSA Collaboration Meeting

11 a.m. — Roy H. "Sonny" Watson Health Science Building — Free entry — Engage with peers and advisors for skills development and student governance discussions.

Whiskey Myers Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an exciting evening of country rock with Whiskey Myers and special guests Josh Meloy and The Droptines.