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Macon
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that Tindall Fields will expand affordable housing by renovating one home and constructing 10 new modern, energy-efficient homes. The project will create a walkable neighborhood — linking families to schools, transit, jobs and healthcare while supporting long-term homeownership with a $500,000 renewable credit. WGXA
- ➤ On Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m., Sip Sip Hooray! 2025 will be held at Historic Terminal Station in Macon where guests will enjoy wine & small plates, live music, a five-course tasting menu, and a guided winetasting to support Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia. Funds raised will help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Middle Georgia Times
- ➤ On Monday, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office launched its annual Night to Unite as a kickoff for a full community event happening today that will bring together neighbors + law enforcement and local leaders to boost crime prevention and youth engagement. Neighborhood watch groups will celebrate today with cookouts, flashlight walks, clean-ups and children’s art programs from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theatre Macon is set to launch a pilot production of How to Train Your Dragon Jr.—using youth actors and large dragon puppets. The show will run for two weekends from Sept. 19 to Sept. 28. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Georgia now has an official state stew as a new law names Brunswick stew the state dish, while also designating cornbread as the state bread and the fourth Friday in November as National Sugarcane Syrup Day. Macon restaurant Satterfield's Barbecue owner Ben Hampton said his Brunswick stew is thick and full of whole meat pieces—despite debates over its origin with Brunswick County Virginia—showing the state's unique take on barbecue. 13WMAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Macon's ACE charter school board approved a new flag policy after community members criticized the school for not lowering flags on 9/11—officials said the change provides a clear protocol for future observances. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County will announce architects for a jail expansion and a construction manager for a new arena at a county commission meeting on Sept. 23—leaders plan to use SPLOST funds for these projects along with a new convention center hotel near Renaissance on the River. The Macon Newsroom
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer bounced back in a tight game on Saturday as the Bears edged Wofford 22-21 at Five Star Stadium and dominated the stat sheet despite an early deficit. The win was sealed with a key sack and strip by Andrew Zock — a play that changed the game. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Macon Touchdown Club honored several Central Georgia athletes after impressive Week 5 performances — awarding Windsor Academy quarterback Dawson Sims, Rutland defensive lineman Jonah Johnson, and Jones County's Andre Hall. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Central Georgia sports highlights from last week show key moments from local competitions—exciting plays and strong performances that kept fans engaged. The segment outlines memorable actions that influenced game outcomes. 13WMAZ
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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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