Good morning, Macon.

A Central Georgia couple, who battled cancer and West Nile, married today in a rehab hospital — marking a new beginning after their health struggles.

NAACP leaders and community advocates gather in Macon for the 84th Georgia State Convention from today until Oct.

3 at the Macon Marriott City Center, with workshops, youth and women’s leadership sessions, and keynote speakers including Dr. Wanda West and Justice Verda Colvin (tickets cost $65 to $100).

White Rabbit Boutique & Vintage Bridal will open on Oct.

17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Marketplace at Payne Mill, Suite 841, and the first 50 guests will receive a gift bag.

Byron Elementary School earned a 2026 Cafeteria of Excellence award for its nutritious meals, using over 20% Georgia Grown products while keeping an A health inspection score.

School officials said the award supports their efforts to offer appealing meals to students + increase food security.

A Macon woman said her insurance company repeatedly denied rehab recommended by her doctor for managing chronic pain linked to past injuries, as noted in a new report by Sen. Ossoff.

She said the denials impacted her daily life and access to care.

On Wednesday, Cox Cafe celebrated 30 years of serving home-style breakfast and meat and three lunches from its historic Lower Poplar Street location in Macon.

The family-run eatery is known for its fresh ingredients and longtime favorites like salmon patties and mac and cheese and remains a reliable community gathering spot.