Good morning, Macon.

At Blanche Farms Meats in Bolingbroke, owner Bernie Blanche held a contest that officially named the first baby burro Jefferson on Saturday after he was born on July 4th.

More than 1,500 people entered the contest, which offered two steaks as a prize — and Jefferson can now be seen next to the shop.

More than 1,500 people entered a contest to name a Bolingbroke burro — now named Jefferson — after it was born on the Fourth of July.

UGA Extension advises gardeners to water plants deeply for strong roots while monitoring soil moisture to avoid overwatering.

Homeowners should run irrigation systems during the night (9 p.m. to 9 a.m.) and check for leaks to save water.

Starting July 18, the Georgia Department of Transportation said southbound I-75 drivers must use the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard exit because the Spring Street exit will be closed for six months during the I-16/I-75 upgrade — northbound drivers can still use Hardeman Avenue to reach I-16 East and must now merge left instead of right. The $500 million project aims to ease long-standing traffic problems in the area.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will close the Spring Street exit for vehicles coming from Interstate 75 north for months as part of the Interstate 16 and Interstate 75 interchange upgrade — drivers in Macon should plan alternate routes — to ease future traffic flow.

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.

Hank Williams Jr. Live Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the legendary Hank Williams Jr. in an evening of live music with special guest Mark Chesnutt.

Bragg Jam Concert Crawl 2025: Shy Company Performance

6-7 p.m. — JBA — Check event page for costs — Enjoy an electrifying live performance from Shy Company at a major music festival in downtown Macon.

Second Annual Bragg Brunch

12-5 p.m. — Emerson at Plum — $50 — Enjoy bottomless mimosas, a brunch buffet, and live local music at the vibrant Bragg Brunch.

Cody Matlock Live Performance

9-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Grammy-nominated artist Cody Matlock in a vibrant local venue.

Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo Concert

8-11 p.m. — Society Garden — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic bluegrass music from two of the finest flatpicking guitarists.

The Second Annual Little Miss 478 Pageant

1-4 p.m. — The Douglass Theatre — $20 admission — Celebrate young talent and empowerment at the fun-filled Little Miss 478 Pageant.