Good morning, Macon.

Historic Macon Foundation will host its largest fall flea market this weekend at its warehouse on Oglethorpe St.—VIP ticket holders enter Friday at 5 p.m. and free entry is offered Saturday and Sunday to help raise funds for building preservation and educational programs.

The Macon Witches Float will return to Amerson Park on Sunday, October 5th, and visitors are invited to dress in witch costumes and float on the Ocmulgee River by paddleboard, kayak or boat to raise money to fight period poverty.

Check-in is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Porter Pavilion—shuttles will take participants to the launch point and back after the float.

The 7th Annual Joey Stuckey Alive Day will be held on Saturday, October 4 at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center — doors open at 5:30 p.m. and live music is scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with free family activities and performances by Tom Rule, Joey Stuckey with Charles Arnold, and others to mark his triumph over brain cancer.

The 15th Annual Macon Beer Fest will take place in Downtown Macon on Saturday, October 11th from 2 to 7 p.m. — the event will offer 100 varieties of craft beer and wine, live music from The Downstairs, Erica Carr and Tier Blue, vendor booths, food, and free contests that support Pints for Prostates.

Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch Learn at Appling Middle School during Attendance Awareness Week to fight chronic absenteeism.

Local religious leaders, elected officials, and student athletes spoke to students about how regular school attendance builds a strong future+ they urged everyone to overcome challenges that grew since COVID.

University experts say fall is the best time to treat unwanted vines and fire ants because plants push nutrients down to their roots and ant colonies are most active—residents can learn effective methods at a free gardening class at Washington Library that starts today at 6 p.m.

Today, a public meeting is held at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m. to discuss plans to designate Ocmulgee Mounds as a national park—local officials expect the effort, which follows a Senate bill proposal by Jon Ossoff, to boost tourism and jobs in Macon, especially in east Macon.

Macon-Bibb County hired the Jericho Design Group to design a jail expansion and the PBK Architects to plan a new arena that will provide more booking options in Macon.

The jail upgrade is expected to cost between $28 million and $31 million and add up to 150 beds, and Mayor Lester Miller said he wants a humane, safe, and efficient facility — construction management and community input will follow.

Atrium Health Navicent surgical oncologist Paul Dale shared breast cancer prevention tips today ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting that early detection can improve survival outcomes—he said one in eight women faces invasive cancer.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released Middle Georgia food service inspection scores for restaurants inspected from September 22 to 26, showing marks that range from unsatisfactory to perfect.

The report card uses red, black, and green to display scores and includes data from areas like Macon and Milledgeville – details that help consumers check food safety.

FPD Vikings, now 5—2 and unbeaten at home, will face the Stratford Eagles, 5—1, at Cantrell Stadium Friday at 7:30 p.m. Coach Brett Collier said his team is focused on one game at a time as they aim for a third consecutive win in this storied rivalry.

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.