Good morning, Macon.

Today at 9:36 a.m. a three-vehicle rear-end crash on Riverside Drive (at the intersection with Red Oak Drive) injured two people as one woman was taken in an ambulance and a man limped to a local medical facility for treatment.

A Chick-fil-A worker in Monroe County was arrested for sexual battery on August 4 after a complaint was filed on July 16—54-year-old Kevin Kurtz from Jackson is held without bond as the investigation continues.

Amber Washington was crowned Houston County Teacher of the Year and inspires her 5th graders with creativity and teamwork—her passion for teaching comes full circle in the classroom.

Leaders at the Academy for Classical Education in Macon have updated safety measures ahead of the new school year with active intruder drills, locked classroom doors, and personal panic buttons — a new state law requires these buttons for fast emergency response.

The school works to keep students and staff safe by regularly reviewing and practicing these security protocols.

Georgia's Department of Human Services advised EBT cardholders to lock their cards after a cyberattack hacked the call center last Monday and the system rebooted Tuesday; they urged users to download the ConnectEBT app, change their PIN, and check accounts regularly + some cards will be locked before monthly benefits are distributed.

On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County crews cleared out an unhoused encampment along Riverside Drive after multiple complaints from local residents and businesses.

Officials said several weeks of outreach—informing the unhoused of available shelters and services—had preceded the removal, while plans for Mercer University's future School of Medicine on the site remain unannounced.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released food service inspection scores for Middle Georgia restaurants inspected from July 28 to August 1—local eateries in Macon and nearby areas received ratings from perfect to unsatisfactory.

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.

Documentary Screening of 'NEWT'

6 p.m. — Theatre Macon — Tickets available online — Experience the captivating story of musician Newton Collier as part of the Macon Music Festival.

Joshua Ray Walker Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic sounds of 80's and 90's pop country with Joshua Ray Walker.

KPS Weekend 2025

11 AM – 3 PM — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets from $0.00 to $21.00 — Join KPS Youth for a fun-filled 3-day event with activities and check-ins around Macon.

Labor Day Cookout & Block Party

11 AM – 2 PM — Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate Labor Day with food, fun, and community vibes at the biggest cookout in Macon.

Sooza Brass Band Concert

9:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. — The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom — Cost info unavailable — Experience high-energy performances from Sooza and Jen in the Right Light as they rock downtown Macon.