Good morning, Macon.

Mother’s Nest is a nonprofit that provides essential supplies and weekly support meetings for single mothers at its office off Pio Nono Avenue — founded by Sabrina Ellis-Friday in 2022 and managed by Crystal Eddy, the group partners with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and received a $5,000 grant from the Macon-Bibb County Commission to fight food insecurity.

Setup for the annual Macon Christmas Lights Extravaganza has begun in Downtown Macon as founder Bryan Nichols promises a holiday display that will be bigger and better than before.

The event will run from November 28 to January 4 with 45-minute light shows at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. and will include horse and carriage rides and a live reindeer and sleigh on December 20 — drawing families together for a magical holiday experience.

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful held its 5th annual Why Clean Streets Matter award ceremony yesterday at the Douglas Theatre in Macon—students from kindergarten to 12th grade submitted art and essay entries that taught them to care for their neighborhood.

The contest aimed to change behavior toward litter and beautification by encouraging personal respect for local spaces.

A Macon church is hosting a drive-thru food giveaway at 735 Pierce Ave starting at 4 p.m. today because SNAP benefits are not coming through amid the government shutdown—Pastor Craig Walden said donations have already doubled the original goal of 300 meals so families now receive multiple meals.

This weekend—from today until November 9—brings a variety of events in Middle Georgia including a Christmas art fair at the Coliseum, Vampire Diaries fan activities in Covington, and a street festival at the Choose Macon Biz Bazaar.

Other events include a First Friday art crawl with live music downtown, a Veterans Day 5k at Middle Georgia State University, a pet health fair, and closing fashion shows that offer diverse experiences for the community.

Three Macon churches have combined their resources to support people in need amid the government shutdown—this joint effort boosts local help during challenging times.

The historic Tubman Museum in downtown Macon was demolished today—ending 40 years of local heritage, officials reported.

Today, Middle Georgia State University and Robins Financial Credit Union signed a memorandum to expand the Financial Foundations Series, which will offer classes and online services to help students learn money skills.

Dr. Christopher Blake said the program teaches crucial lessons — like banking and budgeting — to prepare graduates for better careers.

Officials have renamed the I-75 bridges to honor Peach County deputies—killed in the line of duty, a decision that local leaders say will preserve their legacy.

The renaming stands as a lasting tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Bibb County Media Day was held Thursday night at Thompson Complex under the 'Filling the GAP' theme to launch the basketball season.

Coaches previewed their teams—like the Southwest Patriots who will open on November 15 at Northside and the Central Lady Chargers focusing on defense and confidence—setting the stage for the upcoming games.

Mercer Bears will travel on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. to play Western Carolina in a game where both teams fight for the Southern Conference title since they are the only teams with perfect conference records—Coach Mike Jacobs said the Bears will focus on strong pass protection while Western Carolina relies on star quarterback Taron Dickens, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest.

Macon high school football teams are in the GIAA playoffs with Stratford hosting Calvary Christian at 7:30 p.m. and Windsor Academy, after beating Augusta Prep, set for a road game against Brentwood.

GHSA announced new athletic groups that place ACE Charter in 2A, Northeast, Southwest and Rutland in 3A, Howard and Westside in 4A, and Central in 5A with appeals due by Nov. 9—Mercer sports also showed mixed results as the men lost to Tennessee on the road while the women beat UNC-Asheville and both soccer teams advanced in their tournament.

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.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Macon Mayhem

6-8:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Tickets are mobile-only — Enjoy an exciting hockey showdown between the Havoc and Mayhem.