Good morning, Macon.

Macon's Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia's Bargain Center Thrift Store is celebrating its 21st anniversary today with savings of 30% to 70%—a sale running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—at its 6601 Zebulon Road location.

Trader Joe’s will open a new store in Peachtree City soon, making it the closest location for Central Georgia shoppers and cutting the drive from Macon from about two hours to 1 hour 40 minutes.

The store at 258 City Circle is set to open later this year – more details will come from Trader Joe’s.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport will start offering direct, twice-weekly Spirit Airlines flights to Fort Lauderdale in mid-October using an Airbus A320 (with 176 seats) while officials expect the new route to double passenger numbers from 15,000 to 30,000 (tickets start at $49 one way).

A 30-year-old mother of five was fatally shot behind a Little Caesars on Raines Lane in Bibb County on Tuesday evening when she was on her dinner break—Bibb County Sheriff said the investigation is still ongoing.

A large law enforcement presence arrived at a home on Summerhill Drive on July 17—where Bibb County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals searched for 18-year-old Nicholas Floyd, who allegedly set fire to a home on Madden Avenue, shot his grandmother and held his younger brother hostage—but they did not find him.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon has an immersive exhibit called Plume that fills the Burgess Gallery with light, sound, and motion and will run through October.

The installation by Ian Brill — a Penn State professor — gives visitors a chance to experience art in a new and high-tech way.

Stargazers across Middle Georgia saw the Perseids meteor shower begin on July 17 and it will continue until August 23, with a peak occurring on August 12–13.

Observers are advised to find a dark spot—free of city lights—to view about 25 bright meteors per hour and occasional fireballs.

Thomas Darrah became the new athletic director at ACE—while continuing as head coach for boys basketball—and will guide the program into a promising season.

Jordan Brooks, a longtime Tattnall coach, was named athletic director to lead the school’s sports programs and build on recent successes.

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.