Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Macon.
This week Middle Georgia offers many free and low-cost community events starting with a job fair at Washington Memorial Library at 4 p.m. today—followed by a music concert, a creative workshop at The Belltower on Tuesday, corn maze play days and a home landscaping session on Wednesday, and an Evening of Hope with Jim Morris plus a pop music Ladies Night on Thursday.
Volunteers cleared over 200 trees from 97-year-old Angelo Crowe’s property a year after Hurricane Helene damaged the land — offering free cleanup services that helped restore the storm impact in Central Georgia.
In September, over 290 acres in Twiggs County were rezoned for a proposed data center that raised concerns over water and power use along the Ocmulgee River Corridor — while local events like the Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds, the Macon Mural Festival, and the launch of Cherry Bomb Magazine sparked cultural pride across the community. These developments show how industrial growth and local traditions continue to shape life in Middle Georgia.
Super Chix opens today on Riverside Drive in Macon, serving chicken sandwiches, salads, tenders, fries, and frozen custard with Heath Bar flavor as its seventh location in Georgia—promising locals a simple menu focused on quality chicken offerings.
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.
The Red Clay Strays Get Right Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Tickets on sale June 20 — Enjoy an evening of live music from The Red Clay Strays and Wilder Woods.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Check for ticket prices online — Enjoy an evening of blues and rock with Tedeschi Trucks Band and special guests.
Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget Tour
4-5:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Tickets mobile only — Enjoy an evening with comedian Matt Mathews at the Macon City Auditorium.
Fall Fest 2025
7:30-9 p.m. — Atrium Health Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live performances by Bobby Brown, October London, and J. Brown under the autumn sky.
Oc-TOBO-Fest 2025
3-7 p.m. — Sandy Beach Water Park — $3 per person — Celebrate fall with crafts, food trucks, music, and fun at Lake Tobesofkee.
Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre Macon — Cost not specified — Experience the most authentic live recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s golden era with Rumours ATL.
Book Signing with Lori B. Duff
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bear's Books — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening filled with humor and heartfelt stories from award-winning author Lori B. Duff.
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