Good morning, Macon.

Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events will close its Rally for Good Tournament Series with two pickleball events this fall from Sept.

19 to 20 for Macon Pride and from Oct. 10 to 11 for Habitat for Humanity at its 32 court facility; nonprofit organizations may apply for 2027 partnerships.

A new survey shows fewer people are homeless in Macon-Bibb, and a park near Booker T.

Washington Community Center was renamed for its longtime director. Home prices have risen 20% in five years & Mercer University unveiled plans for a new student life center as further community updates continue.

Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon will host the second annual restaurant week 'Fall into Flavor' from Sept.

11 to 20 in downtown Macon; twenty restaurants will serve a budget-friendly Special or chef's Signature dish while passports offer magazine subscriptions and a $250 gift card chance.

Cam’s Plants nearly sold out its indoor tropical houseplants after a Facebook post brought unexpected support this summer on Ingleside Avenue.

Owner Camden Cirami said the shop placed another order as the community helped ease the seasonal slowdown.

Macon-Bibb County dedicated Cotton Avenue and Mulberry Street Lane as Otis Redding Way on his 85th birthday Wednesday, honoring the soul legend for future generations.

The fifth annual King of Soul Festival continues the tribute with events Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The Museum of Aviation and Middle Georgia State University received the DAR Historic Preservation Award for preserving the WWII 483rd Bomb Group Collection, which is now housed at the MGA Library and used for archival internships (offering students hands-on experience).

Kristi Riley, a business teacher at Peach County High, was honored with the My Teacher is Tops award for her strong impact on students this school year.

The school recognized her commitment to education as a highlight for the community.

State Affairs will host a Town Hall on Sunday, Sept.

20 at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon to discuss pedestrian safety with State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, Ron Knezevich, John Devine, and reporter Beau Evan, moderated by 41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn (registration is requested).

FreshPoint recalled over 1,000 chicken salad sandwiches for an egg risk while Foods Alive pulled its moringa powder for salmonella and Horizon Organic recalled chocolate milk for spoilage risk.

Skip Hop recalled Elmo teethers for choking hazards as families in Macon are urged to check labels and return items.

Mercer's IDD Center at Mercer Medical Center in Macon offers coordinated care for intellectual and developmental disabilities with services such as dentistry, primary, behavioral, occupational, and speech therapy.

The center already serves families from across Georgia and plans to add mammography and physical therapy soon.

41NBC’s The End Zone Week 5 preview features Westside vs. Southwest as Game of the Week Friday at the Ed Defore Sports Complex plus live reports at 5, 5:30 and 6 and studio highlights at 11, summarizing five Middle Georgia football matchups.