Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-year-old child drowned on August 31 in a pool at Twin Oaks RV Park (on Highway 26 in Elko) and was taken to a Macon hospital where the child died on Thursday from injuries sustained in the drowning. WGXA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Middle Georgia is hosting its first cannabis education and advocacy fundraising event today—people will learn about health benefits, hear testimonials during an educational panel, and enjoy live music with burlesque shows. Tickets cost $10 for those 21+ to fund resource programs. Middle Georgia Times
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Macon are advised to apply a preemergence herbicide this fall to stop cool-season annual weeds like henbit, annual bluegrass, chickweed, and Carolina geranium from growing. Experts at UGA recommend using a granular formula at the optimal time during the second week in September—homeowners should then water it in to create a barrier that stops seeds from sprouting. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Georgia high school football teams completed Week 4 finals on Friday night — with Houston County beating Warner Robins 48-14 and Manchester defeating Macon County 47-46 as other local teams posted key wins while 13WMAZ keeps updating scores and highlights. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Howard lost 47-7 to West Laurens at Thompson Stadium as new quarterback Zavion DeShazier struggled to lead the offense—quick plays from Ty Cummings helped build the Raiders' score. Coach Trey Porter said his young team must fix mistakes and show stronger leadership to improve in future games. The Macon Melody
- ➤ On Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs beat Austin Peay 28—6 in a rainy game delayed by a thunderstorm that extended halftime over an hour. The offense struggled on key plays while the defense made important stops and the win sets the stage for their SEC matchup against Tennessee. 13WMAZ
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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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