Good morning, Macon.

The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a rezoning proposal from 610 Properties LLC for a new 7Brew Drive-Thru Coffee at 5890 Zebulon Road on Sep.

14 – the plan involves converting agricultural land to commercial use, demolishing the existing home, and adding family-friendly amenities.

AAA warns that Labor Day travel will be pricier with roundtrip airfares averaging $750 and hotel rates climbing, while heavy traffic is expected Thursday and Friday near Atlanta.

Drivers are advised to plan routes carefully to avoid delays.

Mary Persons High School's Bulldog Brigade was named this week's Band of the Week by 41NBC—led by Director Tyler Allen—and is showcasing its production Catch Me If You Can featuring Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal and Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive; the band will visit Dollywood in spring.

A Macon resident won $150,000 during Thursday, Aug.

27's Georgia Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing after matching all five numbers on a ticket purchased at Murphy Express at 1402 Gray Highway. This win stands as one of the largest prizes in recent drawings.

Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a news conference at 4:15 p.m. and a town hall at 5 p.m. today at the Macon Marriott City Center (220 Coliseum Drive) as she campaigns for governor and engages Middle Georgia voters.

A.P.'s Hidden Hideaway on Broadway in Macon reopened under new owners who honor its 30-year legacy after founder Alice Padgette (died in 2023) led the famed dive bar; it now features bike night on the last Thursday, Friday karaoke, and Saturday live music.

Westside Seminoles (17-0 against Rutland) defeated Rutland Hurricanes 40-23 Friday at Ed DeFore Sports Complex.

Rutland, coming off a 54-6 win over Crawford County last week, lost in Week 3 of The End Zone.

At Childers-Moore Field on Friday, FPD Vikings beat Westfield 21-13 in The End Zone Week 3 Game of the Week — the teams tied their all-time series at 20-20 as Rob Schiff shared game highlights.

The Bulloch Academy Gators beat the Tattnall Trojans 48-14 Friday night at Barney Hester Stadium in Macon — the win lifted the Gators to a 3-0 record as the Trojans dropped to 2-1.