Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Macon.
💼 Business
Raising Cane’s opens its first restaurant at 4951 Riverside Drive on Monday, Oct.
19, with early giveaways & live DJ entertainment starting at 8 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the event, including a drawing for free meals and a $2,000 donation to All About Animals Rescue.
🎭 Culture
Joey Stuckey, the celebrated music ambassador who uplifted local talent and promoted music education, died Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin.
Visitation is set for Monday, Oct. 26 at The Cupola (6324 Peake Road) and Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Rhine Baptist Church, with his funeral service starting at 1 p.m.
🌲 Environment
State officials said Georgia’s summer burn ban was lifted on Oct.
2, but residents must still obtain permits for outdoor fires and follow updated safety guidelines — a measure that reminds locals to practice safe fire handling this season.
🏥 Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health said a measles patient from Macon County visited Longhorn Steakhouse in Perry on Oct.
7 between 7 and 10 p.m. and urged guests to check their MMR status and watch for fever, cough, or rash (which may start one week later).
Several product recalls affect local consumers this week: Kayem Foods ready-to-eat meats, smoked salmon from Starfish Seafood, Lidl gelato, Kalorik air fryer ovens and Toyota RAV4 hybrids with a software glitch may pose risks.
Shoppers are urged to return or discard affected items (if needed).
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