Good morning, Macon.

Four women with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department were honored on Thursday at the county administration building when certificates were presented by the Georgia Federation of Business and Professional Women, recognizing their service in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Participants will join Macon’s Big Bike Ride on Nov.

7 in downtown Macon; registration opens at 2:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks Square, and the ride begins at 4 p.m. ending at Fall Line Brewing Co. for celebrations + updates on the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.

The 5th annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns Oct.

24 at Cherry Street Plaza from 1 to 7 p.m., offering food, music and activities with an after-party starting at 8 p.m. at Hightales Rooftop Bar.

Middle Georgia State University enrolled a record 10,070 students for fall 2026, marking a 14% rise and its highest retention rate in a decade (67.22%).

The school serves students online and at campuses in Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman and Warner Robins.

Northeast High School seniors on Oct.

22 joined a school-sponsored field trip to cast ballots early at Macon Mall; the initiative, led by a parent, promotes hands-on civic engagement and paves the way for similar trips by other schools.

Rick Jackson campaigned in Macon and Perry on Thursday during his run for governor—emphasizing public safety and plans for flat property taxes with county budget transparency.

County commissioners approved $30M in revenue bonds for north Macon's new Costco development and set up an investment account for bond proceeds that will help fund a future $350M arena project, with additional PILOT payments expected to generate about $8M & create at least 175 jobs.

At Northeast High, a student prompted officials to organize an early voting trip for seniors ahead of Election Day.

Board Supervisor Thomas Gillon and Marshall Talley hope the experience (designed to spur early registration) inspires a lifelong voting habit.

Mercer baseball athlete Tyson 'Ty' Dalley is suing the NCAA after his eligibility waiver was denied—his case stems from a credit transfer issue that cut his recognized hours and delayed his graduation.

Dalley is set to appear in Bibb County Superior Court today for a hearing on the matter.

John Milledge, unbeaten at 9-0, visits Stratford today for The End Zone's Game of the Week at Cantrell Stadium as 41NBC will report live at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. Highlights appear on 41NBC News at 11.