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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cortes Jewelers in Macon, Georgia is closing down after over four decades of service following the retirement of its founder, Richard Cortes. 13WMAZ
- ➤ Macon-Bibb County initiates $600,000 renovation projects at Claystone and Arrowhead Parks, funded by SPLOST, enhancing camping and recreation amenities for a 2025 reopening. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Fort Hill Community Park in Macon is being revitalized with new trees and berry bushes through a grant from AARP, as part of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful's ongoing beautification efforts. 41 WMGT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Public Health released food service inspection scores for Middle Georgia, covering November 4 to November 8, 2024, with a mix of satisfactory and perfect scores. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Atrium Health introduces a diabetes risk assessment tool to help Macon residents manage or prevent the condition, as 40% of the population is already prediabetic or diabetic. 41 WMGT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Macon Salad Week, created as a companion to Macon Burger Week, aims to promote balanced diets and spotlight local restaurants offering plant-based options. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Krispy Kreme introduces a Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection, featuring four limited-edition flavors: Chocolate Silk, Lemon Crème, Blueberry Crisp, and Apple Crumble, available for a limited time. 13WMAZ
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Women's Wellness Circle: Empower Her Hour
Experience a supportive community where women gather monthly for tea and heartfelt conversations, fostering mental well-being and genuine connections.
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Experience the Marshall Tucker Band with Wet Willie at Macon City Auditorium
Experience a live performance by the iconic Marshall Tucker Band, accompanied by special guests Wet Willie, in an engaging evening of music.
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Macon Music Half Marathon
Experience the vibrant musical and cultural heritage of Macon during the second annual Macon Music Half Marathon, featuring a scenic course that includes the Macon campus.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to the Music of Adele
Experience a unique multi-sensory musical journey featuring the works of Vivaldi and more, performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight at the serene Emerson at Plum.
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2024 Forces for Good Goodwill Gala
Experience an elegant evening of gourmet cuisine and charitable giving while honoring community hero Clay Murphey, with proceeds benefiting Helms College scholarships.
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2024 UNCF Macon Masked Ball: A Celebration of Excellence
Celebrate 80 years of UNCF with an elegant evening of fundraising, food, and live entertainment focused on supporting college education initiatives.
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Daybreakers Group: Living Sober Meeting
Experience a supportive environment focused on sobriety with the Daybreakers Group at St Francis Episcopal Church.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Experience the festive sounds of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at the Macon Coliseum, featuring mobile ticketing and convenient parking options.
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Public Ice Skating at Macon Coliseum
Experience an enjoyable afternoon of ice skating during the public session at Macon Coliseum.
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Gabriel Iglesias: Don't Worry Be Fluffy Tour
Experience the hilarious comedy of Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias during his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy Tour' at the Macon Coliseum.
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