Good morning, Macon.

A park near the Booker T.

Washington Community Center is being renamed to honor the longtime director (who led the center for more than 50 years). City officials say the change celebrates his dedication to the community.

Academy Sports + Outdoors will move its Macon store to a new 48,279 sqft space at 195 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd in October.

The grand opening weekend is planned for Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.

Piedmont Macon highlights its neonatal intensive care unit’s specialized care during NICU Awareness Month (September) by showcasing a donated breast milk program and family support that helped a premature baby grow from two to 18 pounds.

During Suicide Prevention Month, Piedmont Macon doctor Raquel Gonzalez urges residents to talk about mental health warning signs such as withdrawal and feelings of being a burden.

She highlights local resources offering outpatient care, partial hospitalization, and crisis support.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released a Restaurant Report Card with food service inspection scores from August 31 to September 4 in Middle Georgia — scores below 70 are unsatisfactory while 100 is perfect, with several local Macon sites achieving top marks.

Piedmont Urgent Care in Perry has treated more than 40 patients daily since opening in May and offers services including X-ray, EKG, laceration repair, and labs—operating every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help residents connect with further care.

Macon Restaurant Week returns Sept.

11-20 with 20 downtown restaurants offering chef-driven Signature dishes and budget-friendly Specials. Diners collecting five passport stamps will qualify for prizes — including a $250 gift card drawing.

After a tough Week 2 loss to Warner Robins, the Northeast Raiders plan to regroup during their bye week and host Perry Friday in Macon to improve their 2-1 record while adding new players and focusing on early physical play.