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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amerson Park in Macon will host a storytime and crafts event for children — organizers plan to announce more details soon. Middle Georgia Times
- ➤ 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. The Macon Newsroom
- ➤ 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. WGXA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Macon Melody
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elaine Lucas runs E.L. 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. The Macon Melody
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Macon Melody
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Middle Georgia Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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 Macon Melody
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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.
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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.
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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.
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