Good morning, Macon.

Tickets are on sale for Monster Jam at Macon Coliseum on May 1 and 2— the event will feature world-class drivers performing high-flying stunts and the debut of Sparkle Smash.

Families can also enjoy a pit party on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Trinabell’s Diner in Gray is offering free meals to children 17 and under as SNAP benefits have been suspended since November 1 to help families facing food insecurity.

Server Ashley Walters said the offer will continue until the benefits resume — the diner expects more foot traffic while providing essential support to local families.

Macon Smiles is hosting its annual Halloween Candy Buyback to help kids lower candy intake and support troops overseas—staff have collected 18 pounds so far and hope to reach 150 pounds before the program ends on Thursday.

Children may also include thank-you cards in the care packages, and the event, started 17 years ago by Dr. Shaw, runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jim Webb released a schedule of live music events in Middle Georgia set from November 4th through November 9th — featuring shows in Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville and other towns.

The lineup includes a listening party today at Fresh Produce Records with Hayley Williams and many concerts at local venues.

Tom Johnson, once press secretary and CNN president, recalled his early days at The Macon Telegraph as a high school student and laid out how his hometown shaped his career in his new memoir — Driven — which he calls a love letter to Macon.

He said he plans to have his ashes scattered on the land where he grew up to honor his lifelong bond with the town.

Bibb County voters approved a $250 million education sales tax to fund renovations and technology upgrades for local schools — 73.8% of 19,356 voters supported the measure.

The district will build on past ESPLOST efforts to update classrooms and facilities.

Mercer University and Macon-Bibb County are holding a ceremonial groundbreaking this Friday at 10:30 a.m. at 801 Riverside Drive for the new downtown medical school building, with construction scheduled to finish in Fall 2028—this project is part of a broader downtown development plan.

On Monday, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department received photos of its first fire truck from 1910 that crashed on its first run when a tire blew out and killed three firefighters.

Sandra Aronson donated the pictures in memory of her late parents and former captain Jimmy McCallum — they believed the truck's history should be shared.

A recent study by the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy shows that rural Georgians often drive more than an hour to get the early Alzheimer’s diagnosis needed for treatment.

With most infusion centers in metro Atlanta and few pet scan facilities in rural areas—patients and caregivers face long commutes and limited local care options.

Piedmont Macon will host a free diabetes conference on November 13 at Forest Hills Church — 1217 Forest Hill Road — where local medical professionals will lead sessions on diabetes care, medication management, and nutrition while lunch is provided and registration is required.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released restaurant inspection scores for Middle Georgia based on inspections from October 27 to October 31.

The Report Card shows scores ranging from unsatisfactory to perfect—detailing food service performance in Macon and surrounding counties.

Three Macon schools, Northeast, ACE and Westside, have earned playoff spots in the GHSA tournaments set to begin Nov.

14 at 7:30 p.m. (Northeast, seeded No. 5, hosts Fannin County at Thompson Stadium; ACE, seeded No. 24, travels to Jaycee Stadium in Fitzgerald; and Westside, seeded No. 29, faces Morgan County at Bill Cory Stadium in Madison).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rodney Perry Live at The Douglass Theatre

7-9 p.m. — The Douglass Theatre — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a night filled with laughter and good vibes as Rodney Perry takes the stage.

Gary Allan Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile tickets only — Enjoy a night with country superstar Gary Allan and support from Alyssa Flaherty.

Macon Mayhem vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Macon Coliseum — $5 parking — Catch the excitement as the Mayhem take on the Rail Yard Dawgs in an electrifying hockey matchup.

Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Macon Mayhem

7-8:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Tickets available online or at the door — Catch the excitement as the Macon Mayhem take on the Evansville Thunderbolts!

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile tickets only — Experience the energy of Danae Hays on her First Time Tour.

The Broken Hearts Tribute to Tom Petty

8 PM – 2 AM — Society Garden — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the music of Tom Petty with a tribute band directly from his home state of Florida.