Good morning, Macon.

The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail has expanded to more than 13 miles after a 1,500 ft extension at Amerson River Park was celebrated Thursday.

The new section runs through the Jay Hall North River access area — a key link to downtown and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

Local officials announced the Forsyth Main Street Tree Lighting event on Main Street; organizers will share the exact date and time soon.

Forsyth Main Street Fall Festival & Community Yard Sale gives local residents bargains and fun on Saturday, Sept.

26 beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Forsyth Main Street.

A second 7 Brew Coffee shop is proposed at 5890 Zebulon Road near Sonny’s BBQ and The Lofts at Zebulon (with two drive-through lanes and plans to employ 50 people).

A Planning and Zoning Commission review is set for Sept. 14.

Georgia Power’s contract with OpenAI was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission and is expected to save a typical residential customer $15 a month beginning in 2029; OpenAI will cover its power infrastructure costs & help fund a new facility planned in Effingham County.

The Fried Green Tomato Festival will take place in Juliette on Oct.

24-25 from 10AM to 4PM each day, celebrating the film with food, live music + local artisan booths and unique shops for visitors to explore.

The High Falls Folk Fest offers a full day of live music, art, and food vendors on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a local park, and guests must show a parking or annual pass for entry (required).

Macon will host the 36th Annual Hometown Holidays Parade on Thursday, Dec.

3 at 7:00 p.m. featuring floats, music and dance troupes. The parade's theme, 'Stars, Stripes and Holiday Lights' celebrates 250 years of American holiday traditions.

The 1823 Artisan Guild is set to host its 3rd Annual Plein Air Middle Georgia Event at High Falls State Park on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 9:30 a.m. Artists will capture the park's cascading waterfall (the tallest south of Atlanta).

Macon County Schools canceled classes today after a water main break left the elementary without water — a boil water advisory is in place.

Teachers will attend professional development from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middle/High School cafeteria while crews work to restore service.

Sen. Ossoff visited Macon yesterday to address reports linking Rep. Collins to white nationalist ties and urged him to hold a press conference before the Oct.

13 debate.

On Thursday, the 461st Air Control Wing was officially redesignated as the 461st Wing at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base.

The new name reflects its expanded mission—command, control, communications, expeditionary operations and combat airfield operations, officials said.

The Tattnall Trojans started the season 2-0 after two dominating home wins and will play Bulloch Academy tonight; Head Coach Barney Hester said the team is stronger and faster than last year.