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Amerson Park in Macon will host a storytime and crafts event for children — organizers plan to announce more details soon.

Downtown Macon is hosting many fall events starting today with a benefit dance party at the Tubman Museum and continuing with a three-day art and wine festival, Bacon Fest, and more cultural celebrations.

Local businesses expect a boost from these festivities — events that invite families and college students alike — and plan to welcome more visitors downtown.

A $50K Powerball ticket sold at 20's Pub & Subs on Riverside Drive in Macon won its prize in Wednesday's drawing as the $1.3 billion game grew to a $1.7 billion jackpot—other winning tickets were also sold across Georgia.

Bibb deputies searched for a person of interest after an armed robbery outside the Bank of America on Bloomfield Road in Macon on September 3 at 2:48 p.m. + a man robbed an ATM and fled on foot, and the sheriff’s office urges anyone with information to call immediately.

Macon musician Angel Ocasio Jr. will release his debut album The Road Home this week and host a release party Saturday at 9 p.m. at Grant’s Lounge—he will perform with his musical collective Cash’s Juke Joint.

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High School Academy for students 16 and older who work toward earning diplomas while local colleges use free resources to attract nontraditional learners—adult enrollment at Middle Georgia State University has risen from 16% to 19% amid warnings of fewer high school graduates in coming years.

Today, the Macon Transit Authority said that more than 80 riders who live outside the paratransit zone will lose service after a 30-day notice as the agency cracks down on rule violations for $2.50 rides.

CEO Craig Ross said he is weighing an expansion of the coverage area to eight-tenths of a mile, but this change may lead to higher fares for riders.

Flu activity in Georgia has started to rise and updated vaccines—using FluMist nasal spray for adults and revised Flublok for children—will soon be available for those six months and older.

Officials urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated early since it takes two weeks for protection to build before the season’s peak between December and February.

Macon high school football teams face key Week 4 matchups as many clubs travel and Howard hosts longtime rival West Laurens—FPD takes on Brookstone and ACE challenges Dodge County.

The games will test each team as they start crucial region play.

The Giggle Fest - Customer Appreciation Night

7:30-10 p.m. — Cary W. Martin Conference Center — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians to celebrate loyal customers.

King of Soul Fest 2025

4:30-9:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre Macon — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legacy of Otis Redding with a night of musical performances and community spirit.

Big O Homecoming Show & Dance Featuring Mannie Fresh

8-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre Macon — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying sounds of Mannie Fresh at the King of Soul Festival honoring Otis Redding.

Hughes Taylor Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Grant's Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blues and impressive guitar skills of Macon's own Hughes Taylor.

Yächtley Crëw Concert

8-10 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the country’s #1 yacht rock band live in action!

Healing Service with Dave & Patricia Lage

10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — 109 Springfield Blvd — Free entry — Experience a powerful time of healing and restoration in Macon, Georgia.

Fall Meeting 2025 — GA EMC Technology Association

8 AM – 12 PM — GTC Electric Cooperative Training Center — Registration required — Attend the EMC Technology Association Fall Conference for engaging discussions on technology in the electric cooperative sector.

John Crist: Jokes for Humans Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile-only tickets — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral sensation and top touring comedian John Crist.

Macon Beyond: The Hunt at Burke Mansion

6:00 – 11:59 PM — Burke Mansion — $45+ — Experience a ghost hunt inside a historic mansion with cocktails and guided paranormal exploration.