Good morning, Macon.

ProfitFlip hosted a back-to-school giveaway on Friday, July 17 in Macon during which over 100+ students and families received free shoes and meals.

Business owner Hajj Malik Renfroe hopes the event inspires local youth to explore entrepreneurship and plans to continue the program.

Macon Magazine announced the Great Macon Baking Week running from July 19 to July 25, with local businesses offering dessert specials and prizes.

Visitors can pick up a passport (from Visit Macon downtown) to collect stamps and win gift cards at participating spots.

Macon music executive Alan Walden—honored for shaping local legends—died Thursday at 83 after battling cancer.

Private services will be held at Riverside Cemetery with a public celebration planned for September.

Westside High coaches Spoon Risper, Candice Roberson & Josh Grube ended their roles at the close of the 2025-26 season as they transition to new jobs; Risper will coach at Macon County, Grube moves to Warner Robins, and Roberson remains athletic director.

Four Bibb County students earned diplomas during a summer graduation ceremony held Thursday, July 16 at Central High School in Macon.

Some graduates plan to continue their studies while district leaders hope more students join future summer programs.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking residents to weigh in on an Atlanta-to-Savannah rail project that may include a stop in Macon.

Feedback will help shape future plans for the new transit route.

Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority approved a $250,000 payout to the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to fund a $21 million effort for a 1,534-acre MegaSite in Peach County designed to attract jobs and share tax revenue, with Houston, Peach, and Macon-Bibb counties each pledging up to $7 million.

Macon Bacon extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-0 shutout win at Luther Williams Field on Friday night.

They are set to play Boone on Saturday before hosting Lexington County on Monday.

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.