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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ A Central Georgia community raised nearly $18K in 24 hours after a fire destroyed the home of a Dairy Queen worker known as —Cake Lady— as neighbors united to help her recover.  13WMAZ
  • ➤ The Georgia National Fairgrounds collected donations during its annual Fair Food Drive to support local food banks.  13WMAZ

DRINK NEWS

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Central Georgia students explored military careers in Warner Robins when Congressmen Austin Scott and Sanford Bishop hosted a meeting with representatives from service academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, West Point, and Coast Guard Academy — at the Museum of Aviation. The event offered guidance on applying for congressional nominations, with applications due by Oct. 17.  13WMAZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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