Good morning, Macon.

Local groups are offering free shade, food & water for homeless residents as the National Weather Service warns of a hotter-than-usual summer.

Loaves & Fishes Ministry at 651 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, The Salvation Army, and Daybreak Resource Center are hosting cooling centers to help people stay safe.

Humanitarian Gang Inc. is hosting its fourth annual Back 2 School Drive-Thru Giveaway in Macon on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at U Create Macon Innovation Center at 1065 Anthony Road, where families can pick up free backpacks, school supplies and community resources while supplies last.

Macon’s 478 Creatives marks its five-year anniversary on July 17 at Tanglewood Art Studios at 6 p.m.—offering a free gallery show and party with a suggested $5 donation—and will host an insider event on July 30 at The Turk House with a $25 fee per person.

Health officials report 58 cyclosporiasis cases and urge residents to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly to help prevent this seasonal illness.

Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may appear two days to two weeks after eating contaminated produce.

Local baseball star Keon Johnson is among the top prospects for the MLB Draft that begins today in Philadelphia.

The FPD standout and Vanderbilt commit, ranked No. 99 by ESPN, helped his team win the state championship.

Legends Fitness & Body Be 1 Inc. is hosting the NPC Middle Georgia Classic Bodybuilding Championships debuting today at the Edgar Wilson Convention Center.

Prejudging begins at 9:00 a.m. and finals at 3:00 p.m. (special guests Frank Mir and Dexter Jackson will be in attendance).

After a 13-game win streak and a state semifinal finish, West Laurens football is adding a new generation of players.

The Raiders will open their season at home against Bleckley County on Aug. 21 — Coach Kip Burdette emphasized the importance of consistent practice reps.

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.