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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bibb County commissioners approved a nearly $600,000 renovation plan, funded by county SPLOST funds, for upgrades to Lake Tobesofkee's campgrounds, including dock improvements and additional amenities at Arrowhead and Claystone Parks.  13WMAZ
  • Loaves and Fishes Ministry's annual Walk-a-thon in Macon, Georgia, celebrates the lives of those touched by breast cancer, including remembrance of Board Member Mrs. Edwina Beall.  41 WMGT
  • Vineville Baptist Church in Macon, GA, will hold a Yard Sale and Fall Bazaar on October 18-19, featuring a variety of items for sale and all proceeds benefiting church and community ministries.  WGXA

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A car crash has temporarily closed all lanes of I-16 west at MLK Boulevard in Macon, GA, with lanes expected to reopen by 4:18 p.m.  13WMAZ

CRIME NEWS

  • The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to locate John Paul Battle Jr., suspected in a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of 3-year-old Royal Rhodes.  41 WMGT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Georgia National Fair attracted 545,382 attendees, marking the event's second-highest attendance and contributing nearly $35 million to the economy.  41 WMGT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Mercer University hosts the 19th annual 'Building the Beloved Community' symposium, featuring talks by anti-racist advocate Dr. Christina Edmondson and special guest Dr. Woody Register, with events requiring an RSVP for meals.  41 WMGT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Early voting for the November 5, 2024, General Election in Middle Georgia begins on October 15th and ends November 1st, with hours and locations available on Georgia's My Voter Page.  41 WMGT

HEALTH NEWS

  • The latest restaurant inspection scores in Middle Georgia for the week of October 7-11, 2024, have been released, showing a range of results from multiple counties.  41 WMGT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Festival of Laughs Comedy Tour

    Experience an unforgettable night of comedy featuring an all-star lineup of diverse comedians at the Festival of Laughs in Macon.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Macon Beer Festival 2024

    Experience a lively celebration of craft beer and local food in the heart of historic downtown Macon.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • An Evening with Steve Gonsalves: Hauntings and Paranormal Tales

    Experience true tales of hauntings and the paranormal in an interactive live event featuring Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Cris Jacobs Live at Grant's Lounge

    Experience the soulful and gritty sounds of Cris Jacobs, a talented singer and guitarist blending soul-blues with outlaw country, in a captivating live performance.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Macon Mayhem vs. Fayetteville Marksmen - Oktober-Fest

    Experience an exciting hockey matchup as the Macon Mayhem take on the Fayetteville Marksmen during an Oktober-Fest celebration.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay

    Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at Emerson at Plum.

    Wed, 10/30/24

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  • Halloween Karaoke Competition at The Hummingbird

    Experience a thrilling night of Halloween-themed karaoke where participants can don costumes and compete for prizes while singing spooky songs.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • Little Feat with Duane Betts Live

    Experience an evening of diverse musical styles as Little Feat, alongside special guests Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, perform live at the Macon City Auditorium.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • Disney on Ice: Into The Magic

    Experience the enchanting world of Disney through spectacular ice skating performances featuring beloved characters and stories.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Disney on Ice: Into The Magic

    Experience the enchanting world of Disney as beloved characters and stories come to life with breathtaking ice skating performances.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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