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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fourth Annual 478 Awards Show will be held Sunday, October 5 at Macon Banquet Hall (3720 Bloomfield Village Drive), where local organizers will celebrate local talent with live performances and special guests (red carpet opens at 4 p.m. and the awards begin at 7 p.m.). WGXA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Georgia Education Savings Authority shows that private schools in Macon received $435,900.30 from the Promise Scholarship program, which gives $6,500 to eligible families. Central Fellowship Christian Academy led with $83,571 and 120 new enrollments—while the Bibb County School District saw 400 fewer public school students affecting its state funding. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Embraer Foundation donated $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to fund scholarships for students at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Embraer staff and past recipients toured the Peyton Anderson Aviation Lab to share their experiences and boost local interest in aviation careers + support the region’s growing aerospace workforce. 41 WMGT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A University of Georgia study confirms that coyotes are surging in Central Georgia, and residents now worry about the safety of their pets and livestock. Thomas Prestridge runs Middle Georgia Predator Control and hunts 300 to 400 coyotes a year & also targets feral pigs and bobcats to help protect local homes. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ US 80/Broadway in Macon will close daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 6-9 for Norfolk Southern rail crossing repairs. GDOT said the dates may change with weather and urged drivers to plan extra travel time — use caution in the work zone. 41 WMGT
- ➤ It has been one year since Mayor Lester Miller stopped livestreaming general comments from Macon-Bibb meetings—officials say the change makes meetings more respectful, while critics worry it limits public voices. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Macon NAACP called for a state investigation into the Macon Housing Authority and Tindall Fields—an affordable housing project—after a woman lost her home when rental assistance paid more than her rent debt but the payment was not reported. The group hopes the probe will show if others have faced the same issue. WGXA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Litsch, a former Blue Jays pitcher with five MLB seasons under his belt, is the new manager of the Macon Bacon—he brings international coaching experience and a relaxed approach to help players improve while having fun this summer. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Wesleyan College announced it will move from Division III to NAIA play in 2027 — joining the Southern States Athletic Conference and adding sports like flag football and wrestling to reduce travel. Local softball teams FPD and Tattnall are setting up for the district championship while ACE leads the region to secure a top playoff seed. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Jones County Greyhounds won their last two games against Union Grove and Stockbridge under new head coach Justin Montgomery. He said he is building a steady team—especially relying on his seniors who are adjusting to his leadership. WGXA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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