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Macon
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Historic Macon Foundation’s fall flea market held downtown from Oct. 3-5 raised a record $75,000—funds that will support preservation work in the Beall’s Hill area and free education programs. A seller also offered a huge millstone and original metal building letters from T.D. Tinsley Elementary School that drew special attention. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Macon Periods Easier donated boxes with menstrual products to public schools, food pantries and libraries last week as it fights period poverty. The volunteer-led nonprofit, which gave out 35,000 pads, 18,000 tampons and 45,000 liners this year since its founding in 2019, will host a fall homecoming dance at The Overlook to raise more funds—easing basic hygiene costs for Macon residents. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The R.I.C.H. Women's Conference began today at 6:00 p.m. at the Macon Marriott City Center and will run through Saturday offering workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for women — hosted by Willing Women Empowerment. WGXA
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia will host its 20th annual Sporting Clays fundraiser today and tomorrow at 1064 Rumble Road in Forsyth to support families of hospitalized children in the Macon area—proceeds fund lodging, meals and support services. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.—participants will compete in skeet shooting rounds beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day with a 1 p.m. round on Friday and awards at 4 p.m. 41 WMGT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at Middle Georgia Regional Airport may face flight delays as the federal shutdown freezes subsidies for Contour Airlines+ scheduled flights could be postponed until funding is restored. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Macon Pops returns to the Piedmont Grand Opera House for 'I Spy: For Your Ears Only,' a spy-themed concert featuring music from films such as James Bond and Mission: Impossible with guest vocalist Sarah Whitmore. The show will showcase spy cars on display — a highlight that adds extra fun — as it revives an iconic musical theme. The Macon Melody
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Macon families are boosting the local economy by turning their passions into small businesses — the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce ties this business boom to the city's growing population. 13WMAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Macon face delays as GDOT crews work on the Tucker Road bridge—contractors begin utility relocation today as a first step before reconstruction that began last year and is set to finish next summer—and lane closures will occur on Oct. 13 at SR 11 and North Avenue as new median, striping and signal upgrades are installed to be completed by the end of December. WGXA
- ➤ Federal workers at Robins Air Force Base are worried they will miss paychecks during the government shutdown—officials have not yet set a date to reopen operations. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The GHSA voted at a meeting in Thomaston to adopt a new power ranking system for playoff seeding starting next season—only region champions will receive automatic bids while all other teams will be seeded by their PSR scores. The ACE Gryphons won the Region 2 championship on Oct. 2 and now await their final seed in the Class A-Division I state tournament. The Macon Melody
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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