Good morning, Macon.

Houston County Public Libraries are offering free Stop the Bleed training classes for residents to learn emergency first aid.

The public notice posted Monday, Aug. 17 indicated that class schedules and locations will soon be available at each branch.

Mercer University launched its fall term when over 1,070 freshmen marched through campus at Hawkins Arena on Aug.

17, and classes begin today. Faculty highlighted the group’s near-perfect GPAs as they started their journey as Mercer Bears.

A Macon resident won $20,000 by playing the Mega Millions drawing online with a 2X multiplier on Aug.

14, the Georgia Lottery confirmed Monday & noted the ticket was bought online.

Federal agencies warned Macon parents to stop using select products after a tragic incident, including the WPX4 toddler playset posing entrapment hazards & magnetic cubes linked to severe injuries.

Kettle Cuisine tomato bisque kits sold at Walmart and Hampton Grocers Lacnola granola online are under recall for food safety concerns.

North Central Health District warned Monday at the Macon-Bibb County Board of Health that Georgia’s low measles vaccination rate puts students at risk as cases outpace last year (with 5 cases linked to travel).

Local clinics and schools are preparing to respond if an outbreak occurs.

Visit Macon plans improvements to the baseball and softball fields at Carolyn Crayton Park to boost sports tournaments, visitors, and revenue in the area.