Good morning, Macon.

This weekend, locals can enjoy a draft horse show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, a beer and pickleball event at Play Rhythm & Rally in Macon, and a witches float on the Ocmulgee River (12-4 p.m.) today; check schedules as weather may shift plans.

Local organizers will host a free family event today in Macon featuring hourly story time with children's author Gillian Neimark plus petting a goat, paper crafts, baked goods, $10 chair massages and a book popup of Caldecott favorites.

Vice Bar is hosting Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane with two nights featuring poetry, storytelling, theatre, and musical acts on Wednesday, Oct.

28 and Thursday, Oct. 29. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with shows starting at 5 p.m. and admission is free.

Fine Fettle will open its first retail store in Macon on October 15 to offer patients access to medical cannabis products (including vapes and vaporizable flower) and a celebration with catered food and discounts.

The Rutland Hurricanes beat the Southwest Patriots 55-32 at Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night — the teams last met in 2023 and the Patriots had won three straight games before this match.

John Milledge Trojans defeated Tattnall Square Trojans 49-7 in their week nine Game of the Week at Barney Hester Stadium in Macon.

The win boosts the Trojans' record (8-0, 2-0) as they continue a strong season.

On Friday night at Cantrell Stadium, the Stratford Eagles beat the Mount de Sales Cavaliers 45-0 in a high school football game.

The Eagles had defeated the Cavaliers 49-3 last season and Mount de Sales last won over Stratford in 2020 — Tucker Sargent captured the highlights.