Good morning, Macon.

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday at Bowden Golf Course to raise funds and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The event began with check-in at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., featuring friendly competition, cash prizes, and local sponsorship.

Mercer University held its 16th Go Baby Go build on Friday, retrofitting battery-powered vehicles to help 10 local children with limited mobility + student fittings are scheduled today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center Intramural Court No. 3.

Raising Cane’s will open a new restaurant in Macon on Monday, Oct.

19 (near I-75) and kick off community celebrations with a lucky drawing and ribbon-cutting by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant will offer giveaways and a $2,000 donation to All About Animals Rescue.

Fine Fettle opened its new medical cannabis dispensary at 2918 Riverside Drive in Macon on Oct.

16 (11 a.m.) to offer regulated cannabis products for patients and create local job opportunities.

Northside High School Blue Wind Band was named 41NBC Band of the Week after performing on national television during the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade — led by Dr. Chuck Herron, the band is celebrating a season of memorable performances and exciting musical opportunities.

This weekend (Oct. 16 to Oct.

18), Middle Georgia hosts a range of free tours, art exhibits, live music and comedy shows. Residents can visit downtown Macon, the Macon Marriott Center, Washington Memorial Library and The Society Garden to enjoy events covering historic ghost tours and cultural festivities.

MercyMe will perform at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon on Saturday, March 20 as part of its LIVE Spring 2027 tour—featuring special guests Ben Fuller and Peter Burton—with tickets on sale starting Wednesday, Oct.

21 at noon.

Local author Jennifer S.

Miller offered parenting advice on building teen resilience in a recent interview. She urged parents to foster independence and set healthy boundaries (allowing teens room to face challenges) rather than quickly solving problems.

On Thursday the Bibb County School Board approved an agreement for Project Anchor at Wesleyan Drive and New Forsyth Road in Macon, backing plans for a new Costco store.

The deal offers up to $30 million for infrastructure and splits PILOT payments (75% county, 20% school district, 5% Industrial Authority).

Brier, a 4-year-old golden retriever — fully trained for hospital visits — brings comfort to young patients and their families at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital through the donor-funded Paws for Patients program, easing recovery and providing hope during tough treatments.

The Westfield Hornets beat the Central Fellowship Lancers 57-7 Friday night at Lancer Field, extending their unbeaten record against Central Fellowship to seven wins (previously 6-0).

Middle Georgia high school football Week 10 scores are published with highlights from teams including Bleckley, Dodge and Dublin.

The End Zone Scoreboard provides game details to keep local fans updated.