Good morning, Macon.

Macon Made Nutrition at 362 2nd Street is selling a special blue sour raspberry and sweet pina colada tea called 'Jayde' today to honor a four-year-old Jones County Pre-K student who died on Sept.

19; 50% of proceeds and all sticker sales benefit her grieving family.

The Frank Johnson Recreation Center completed a $2.4 million renovation funded by SPLOST, featuring a new playground, renovated sports fields + upgraded facility spaces.

The ribbon-cutting took place on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Mercer University Drive to offer enhanced community amenities for local families.

Southfied Elementary School fifth graders received free Nike athletic shoes on Thursday, Sept.

24 from nonprofit Hope Kicks to boost student confidence as they move toward middle school (founder Jordan Poole said the gesture shows community support).

The Perry Branch Book Club is meeting this month at the Pavilion at Rozar Park — discussing The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben — to offer local readers a relaxed chance to explore nature through literature.

The Big House Museum kicked off GABBAFest by hosting a live event on Thursday that featured Allman Brothers Band talent & set the stage for more nostalgic tunes on Sunday as fans from around the world gather in Macon to celebrate Southern rock.

Syntria Holmes-Jackson, a teacher at Macon YDC since 2007, was named Georgia DJJ's Teacher of the Year for 2026-27 today.

The Monticello native earned the honor for her exceptional educational leadership.

Helms College has unveiled new training classrooms and labs in Macon for its medical assistant program, giving students hands-on health care experience through immersive labs and a 198-hour externship; the campus (currently hosting 20 students) will expand to serve about 80 new students each year.

The Design Review Board backed demolition of a 1919 Vineville house damaged by an April fire after the owner reported repair costs exceeded its value.

The final decision will be made at the planning and zoning meeting Monday at 1 p.m.

State health officials confirmed eight West Nile virus cases, including one death, and urge metro residents to use repellent (and remove standing water) as mosquito season continues through November.