Daily
Macon
Monday, September 8th, 2025
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
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
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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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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.
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Yächtley Crëw Concert
8-10 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the country’s #1 yacht rock band live in action!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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