Daily
Macon
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Happy Hour Service Center invites the community to a State of the Organization Address on October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rigby’s Entertainment Complex and a Heroes for Happy Hour Super 5K Run and Walk on November 1 at its Warner Robins campus to support programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Former MLB player Sid Bream—set to speak at the address—will feature at the event with a livestream available for those who cannot attend in person. 41 WMGT
- ➤ A West Macon resident has said the overgrown lot at 1548 Westminister Drive—owned by Macon-Bibb since 1996 and last cleared in summer 2019—has become a safety concern for her family, prompting repeated calls to public works. District 9 Commissioner Bailey noted that crews will clean the lot within the next week to address these issues. 13WMAZ
- ➤ A West Macon woman said the overgrown lot next door & wild vegetation has troubled her for years and is often called a mini rainforest. 13WMAZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Baldwin County mourns the loss of a crash victim — GDOT will install a roundabout at a dangerous intersection to help prevent more crashes. 13WMAZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leroy Thomas Jr.'s family, whose brother was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in 2017, said they received a call on Tuesday from a cemetery manager demanding $1,500 to keep his casket in place. Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones ruled the request unlawful—prompting the family to contact a lawyer to pursue legal action. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Textile artist Wini McQueen will debut her interactive exhibit 'Quilt of Names' at Oak Ridge Cemetery on October 31 and November 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit honors 10 million people whose names were lost in the transatlantic slave trade and features spiritual songs by Kelley Dixson — research by the Historic Macon Foundation and a chance to plant Forget-Me-Not flowers. Middle Georgia Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grocery store prices are rising in Central Georgia as economists point to tariffs—and inflation—as key factors that are straining shoppers' budgets. 13WMAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bibb County voters will decide on Nov 4 whether to keep a 1% education sales tax that lets the school district collect $250 million over five years for security, technology upgrades, and bus replacements—local committee members have distributed flyers to urge support for the measure. Early voting began Oct 14 as the tax, collected since 2000, is set to fund vital capital improvements if approved. The Macon Melody
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Macon native Candice Stephens founded the Day After Foundation after receiving a kidney transplant from her husband—she wants to raise awareness as over 3,000 Georgians wait for transplants. Macon resident Denisetrice Goodrum Cook, who is on the transplant list, is planning an organ donation seminar at her church and urges locals to register—she aims to clear up common myths about donation. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Macon private school softball teams took part in the GIAA state tournament on Thursday at the South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus — FPD, Tattnall, and Stratford played their opening games at noon while Windsor lost 5-2 to SGA and then faced Edmund Burke Academy in an elimination game — as the playoffs continue toward a champion crowned by Saturday. The Macon Melody
- ➤ ACE won Game 3 of the GHSA A Division I playoffs in Macon on Thursday with a dramatic walk off win as they overcame a 7 to 4 deficit in the final inning. The team will face No. 10 Banks County in the Sweet 16 next week. The Macon Melody
- ➤ The Georgia high school football playoffs are weeks away as Macon teams prepare under different systems—public schools in the GHSA use regional seeding while private schools in the GIAA follow ranking orders. Northeast remains a top contender in the GHSA, and Stratford, FPD along with others aim to earn playoff spots as key games roll into late October and championships are set for November and December. The Macon Melody
- ➤ On Thursday night at Thompson Stadium, the Northeast Raiders (6-2, 6-1) defeated the Central Chargers (0-8, 0-7) 61-6 on senior night to keep their Region 2-A title hopes alive. They will head to Eastman next week to face the Dodge County Indians while Central will host Dublin for its first win in two years. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Macon Bacon hired former MLB pitcher Jesse Litsch as head coach at Historic Luther Williams Field—he will build a 2026 team that focuses on teaching players to improve and get ready for college or pro ball. 41 WMGT
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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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Book Signing with Lori B. Duff
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bear's Books — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening filled with humor and heartfelt stories from award-winning author Lori B. Duff.
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Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Macon Coliseum — $10 parking — Join Mickey Mouse and friends on a magical journey through iconic Disney destinations.
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Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
1-2:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Parking $10 — Experience magical adventures with Mickey Mouse and friends across beloved Disney destinations.
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Lee Brice Concert
7-9 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Ticket info available — Country music star Lee Brice returns to Macon for an unforgettable night of live music.
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Christmas Made in the South
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — $9 adults, kids free — Explore local crafts and holiday goodies at this festive annual market.
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Festival of Trees Champagne Preview
5-7 p.m. — Museum of Arts and Sciences — $75 — Be the first to explore the Festival of Trees exhibition while enjoying delicacies and floral demonstrations.
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Spirit of Christmas Festival on the Farm
5-9 p.m. — Skipper Family Farms — Free entry — Experience a charming festival with hot cocoa, holiday lights, and festive carolers.
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