Good morning, Macon.

Local events this weekend include Market in the Street Friday at City Hall + a Saturday Poker Run at Harley-Davidson for young William, a PAWS fundraiser at Splinters Axe House, Southern Rock Night at The Hummingbird, and an Art and Sound Workshop at Artspace.

Locals are helping Macon’s homeless stay safe from the summer heat while officials review salaries amid budget challenges.

Costco’s proposed opening may increase traffic concerns in North Macon today.

On Wednesday, Jul. 9, Bibb County Animal Enforcement Officers trapped a three-foot gator named Scooter after he entered a neighborhood pond in the Baconsfield area and moved him to a protected 10-acre pond for his safety.

Kashus Culpepper and Langhorne Slim will headline the volunteer-run Bragg Jam Concert Crawl on Saturday, July 25 in downtown Macon — the festival will feature dozens of performers and mark The Rookery’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Retail development in north Macon may worsen traffic along Bass and New Forsyth Roads as a Costco warehouse (158,000 sqft, 32 pumps) is approved near River Crossing and a Riverside Centre big-box store is rezoning later this month; GDOT plans to widen Bass Road in April 2029.

Bibb County high schools will host a three-day summer bridge program July 14-16 to help students learn school routines and meet new teachers before high school begins.

The program builds confidence by letting students tour schools and learn class expectations (reducing first-day jitters).

Bibb County’s Board of Education approved a deficit budget that lowers the $23 million shortfall to $15 million by freezing positions and cutting costs, prompting resident concerns about top-heavy administrator salaries as public comments are set for Aug.

12 and Aug. 19.

Macon Mayor Lester Miller met with local clergy leaders during the Council of Clergy meeting to discuss major projects such as the Ocmulgee National Park effort, east bank development, a potential VA clinic, the arena, and the county jail project.

Clergy had the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.

Today the 33rd Ray Rice Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Club at Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville, where amputees gather to compete and celebrate a tradition that began in the late 1960s.

The event offers community scholarships and family support.

Peach County and Veterans scrimmaged in Fort Valley yesterday to fine-tune their plays — Peach County will travel to Perry to open the season while Veterans prepares for a home game against Warner Robins.

Macon Bacon vs. Martinsville Mustangs

7-10 p.m. — Luther Williams Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy thrilling minor league baseball action as the Macon Bacon take on the Martinsville Mustangs.

Lindsey Stirling & PVRIS Concert

3 PM — Macon Arts Center, LLC — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of electrifying performances with Lindsey Stirling's violin and PVRIS's modern rock vibes.

Women In Truth: Abide

All day — Macon Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience a captivating concert with Women In Truth.