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Friday, November 6, 2026

Macon teams host playoffs Friday; Mercer installs its first woman president

Plus, voters approve two senior tax exemptions and Amerson's playground closes for repairs.

The Daily Macon team2 stories14 sources5 min read

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High School FootballTop story

Stratford rolls past Tattnall Square 54-⁠13 and turns to the GIAA playoffs

Stratford beat Tattnall Square 54-⁠13 in the regular-season finale

  • Stratford54
    Tattnall Square13
    FinalPlayed Friday, Oct. 30, at Barney Hester Stadium

Sources: Monroe-Macon Reporter, 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

If you follow Macon football, the Monroe-Macon Reporter says three Macon teams host playoff games Friday. Stratford Academy finished the regular season 8-2 and turns its attention to the playoffs. The Eagles used a pair of special teams touchdowns and a balanced offense to beat rival Tattnall Square.

The Eagles and Trojans met at Barney Hester Stadium. Stratford, under coach Paul Carroll, came in 7-2 overall and 2-1 in region play after a 28-20 loss to John Milledge. Tattnall, under coach Barney Hester, came in 4-5 and 1-2 after a 26-12 loss to FPD.

  • Series before the game: Tattnall led 33-27
  • Last meeting: Stratford won 49-0
  • Final record: Stratford 8-2

Stratford came in with the better record

7Overall wins4
2Overall losses5
2Region wins1
1Region losses2

Source: 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

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Mercer

Mercer formally inaugurates Penny Elkins, the first woman to lead the university

If you've got a Mercer connection, here's a milestone. Dr. Penny L. Elkins was formally recognized Thursday, Oct. 29, as the university's 19th president and the first woman to lead it in its nearly 200-year history. The Monroe-Macon Reporter says she's been in the job since January 2026, and speakers called the investiture an important symbolic recognition.

Nearly 200years in Mercer's history before a woman became president

Elkins is the 19th president and the first woman to hold the job.

Sources: Monroe-Macon Reporter, 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

Elkins is a Mercer graduate who started as a third-grade teacher. She calls herself "a very proud double bear." She plans to focus on student success, growth and the future of higher education.

  • Ceremony: Thursday, Oct. 29
  • In the role: since January 2026, after William Underwood retired
  • Her focus: student success, growth, higher education's future

Elkins brings decades of education experience to the presidency

19th
president in Mercer's history
More than 30
years working in education
More than 25
years at Mercer

Source: 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

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News Notes

Property taxes

Macon-Bibb voters overwhelmingly approved two new senior tax exemption measures on Election Day. WPGA reports property tax relief is on the way for older homeowners. WPGA

County spending

A Monroe-Macon Reporter investigation found Macon-Bibb employees spent $2.6 million on county-issued credit cards between February and August 2026, including more than $12,000 on trips to Las Vegas. The Reporter got the bills under the Georgia Open Records Act. Monroe-Macon Reporter

Amerson Park

The Amerson River Park playground is closed Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6 for repairs. Crews will replace three slides and the adventure tube, recoat the bonded rubber ground covering and replace sections around the poles. Officials say rain could delay the work and extend the closure beyond Friday. WGXA41NBC News

Big Bike Ride

's third annual Big Bike Ride is Saturday, Nov. 7, an 8-mile community ride through downtown, Midtown and along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Registration starts at 2:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks Square, and the ride begins at 4 p.m. 41NBC News

The Big Bike Ride on Nov. 7 runs from a 2:30 p.m. kickoff party to an after-party

  1. 2:30 p.m.Registration and kickoff party begin at Rosa Parks Square.
  2. 4 p.m.The 8-mile community ride begins.
  3. 6 p.m.The ride ends, followed by an after-party at Fall Line Brewing Co.

Source: 41NBC News

Sister city

Bibb County School District families will host 20 students and chaperones from Macon-Bibb's sister city of , Japan, starting this weekend. Host families meet their exchange students Friday, Nov. 6. Middle Georgia CEO

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Warner Robins

Warner Robins has adopted a new short-term rental ordinance that could cost hosts up to $1,000 a day if they don't follow the rules. City leaders said there are about 200 short-term rentals within the city's limits. Middle Georgia CEO

About 200short-term rentals within Warner Robins' limits

The city's new rules could cost hosts up to $1,000 a day if they don't follow them.

Source: Middle Georgia CEO

Friday Morning Lights

The Today Show is live at Troup County High School Friday morning, ahead of that evening's GHSA AAAA Region 2 Championship between Troup County and Peach County. The morning event is student-only, and WTVM will broadcast the game on WLTZ 38.2 and WXTX 54.2. WTVM.com

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Northeast falls to Callaway, and the GHSA playoff brackets are set
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  3. Thurs., Nov. 5Macon-Bibb OKs $7M for Audi site, commissioners back a March OLOST vote
  4. Wed., Nov. 4Macon buildings may light up green for veterans starting today
  5. Tues., Nov. 3Five new homes on Villa Esta Avenue are finished and ready for buyers
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Daily Maconto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Macon teams host playoffs Friday; Mercer installs its first woman president

Plus, voters approve two senior tax exemptions and Amerson's playground closes for repairs.

The TLDR

  1. Stratford rolls 54-13 as three Macon teams host playoffs
  2. Mercer inaugurates Penny Elkins, its first woman president
  3. Macon-Bibb voters approve two senior tax exemptions
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High School FootballNortheast loses 28-24 to Callaway and drops to second place in Region 2-AAAIf you were at Thompson Stadium on Friday, you saw Northeast's bid for a second straight region title slip away. Callaway won 28-24 on Senior Night, and the Raiders dropped to second place in the Region 2-AAA standings.Today’s editionRead High School FootballGHSA playoff brackets are out, and Warner Robins visits Jefferson in round oneIf you follow Middle Georgia football, your Friday, Nov. 13 just got mapped out. The GHSA released its 2026 playoff brackets Saturday, with five of the eight out just after noon. Class A, 3A and 4A were due by 4:30 p.m.Today’s editionRead High School FootballCallaway beats Northeast (Macon) 28-24 for the Region 2-3A title as the GIAA playoffs openIf you missed it, Northeast (Macon) took a close loss in the Region 2-3A championship. Callaway beat Northeast 28-24 for its fourth region title in the last five years and clinched a first-round home playoff game.Saturday’s editionRead

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