Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
Good morning, Macon.
📰 Economy
Visit Macon announced the 2025 Tourism Awards on November 6 at Mill Hill Community Arts Center, honoring local tourism leaders like EJ Nobles+Antowanna Fountain from a year of strong hotel tax collections and rising visitor spending.
The event marked record numbers with over $6.6 million in tax collections and $476.1 million spent by visitors in 2024.
🏈 Sports
Mercer beat Western Carolina 49 to 47 on November 8 after the Catamounts missed a last-second field goal, giving Mercer an automatic playoff bid and a share of the Southern Conference title—marking its 10th straight win over Western Carolina.
The Bears will try to secure the championship outright in their Homecoming game in Macon next week against Chattanooga.
🎉 Macon Events
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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.
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