Good morning, Macon.

Lake Joy Trails of Terror (a Halloween attraction) in Kathleen is raising funds for children with serious illnesses and a $250,000 disability playground (with $40,000 secured so far) at 428 A Lake Joy Road.

Miss Macon Elise Higgins was recently crowned and uses her title to advocate for mental health resources for student-athletes and improved representation for female athletes (she is the head competitive cheer coach at Wesleyan College).

The second annual Unionville Homecoming will be held Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church (1555 Cedar Avenue) in Macon, offering free food, live music and games to help residents reconnect and access community resources.

Macon families and local churches will attend an Operation Christmas Child event (presented by Nate Weeks) at First Baptist Church in Cochran on Oct.

8 at 6 p.m. to pack shoebox gifts that support children globally and hear the story of Lyda Giedd, whose life was changed by a gift.

Macon-Bibb County safety leaders met Thursday at the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit in Macon to plan ways to reduce pedestrian deaths — discussing roadway improvements and shared responsibility as part of ongoing safety efforts.

Macon native Rick Devens won Big Brother season 28 today, showing local talent on a national stage — his victory brings pride to the community.

Downtown Macon celebrates October with First Friday’s Downtown goes Disney event starting today from 5 to 7 p.m. and will host ghost tours, paranormal convention sessions, and community festivals throughout the month.

A Warner Robins resident won $306,947 in Wednesday’s Fantasy 5 drawing after buying an online ticket, the Georgia Lottery said.

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a demonstration on safe outdoor burning on Thursday, Oct.

1 to instruct residents as the annual burn ban ended. Officials explained legal practices, proper burning hours, and permitted materials (natural vegetation only) to help prevent uncontrolled fires.