Good morning, Macon.

Georgia State Patrol urged drivers to buckle up, avoid distractions and plan ahead as Labor Day travel begins Friday at 6 p.m. until Monday at midnight, noting that Macon roads will face temporary closures Monday morning for a local 5k and 10k road race (traffic diverted on Vineville and Forsyth).

Fire and Red Cross officials in Macon are urging families to follow safety tips for swimming, grilling, hiking and travel over Labor Day weekend.

They advise everyone to wear approved life jackets, keep grills 10 feet from homes, and drive safely (avoid drinking and driving).

Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare issued a warning after identifying a case of canine parvovirus in abandoned puppies at Macon Dog Park.

Dog owners are urged to keep their pets vaccinated and consult a vet if symptoms such as lethargy or severe diarrhea appear.

The FPD Vikings beat the George Walton Bulldogs 48-19 Friday night at Childers-Moore Football Field.

The win lifted the team to a 3-1 record after they dropped their opener but then secured victories over Westfield and Deerfield-Windsor.

Warner Robins Demons extended their nine-game winning streak over the Northside Eagles in Friday's Game of the Week at McConnell-Talbert Stadium (the series now stands at 43-25) as Northside fell to a 2-1 record.

The Stratford Eagles beat the Brookstone Cougars 38-0 in Week 4 of The End Zone at Jones Field at Cantrell Football Stadium, improving to 3-0 after a 46-14 win over Pacelli last week — Brookstone also lost 49-14 to Glenwood School in Alabama.

Middle Georgia high school football scores from Week 4 are now posted on The End Zone scoreboard, featuring results from schools like Warner Robins and Northside.

The update (41NBC/WMGT) offers local fans a quick snapshot of the competitive season.