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Macon
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Southside Methodist has turned an abandoned gym into a center for Street to Success, an afterschool program that uses basketball to offer tutoring and life skills to local kids. Ray Rover, who started the program nearly two decades ago—motivated by his faith—says it now also provides a computer room, kitchen and food pantry for community support. The Macon Melody
- ➤ For National Adoption Month, the Bogdan family in Forsyth shared their multi-generational adoption story—Shod learned he was adopted in elementary school after classmates asked him about his family, and later his home welcomed Brandon, a child born with cerebral palsy. The family shows how love and care have bound them together. The Macon Melody
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer football finished undefeated in conference play and clinched back-to-back SoCon titles with a 63-17 win over Chattanooga — the Bears will face Auburn in their final game of the season as they aim for an upset. 13WMAZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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Sam Morrow and Sweet Diesel Concert
8-11 p.m. — Grant's Lounge — $15 — Enjoy a night of modern American roots music with Sam Morrow and Sweet Diesel.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Macon
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Just Tap'd Macon — Tickets required — Celebrate the holiday spirit in your ugliest sweater with contests, games, and festive fun throughout Downtown Macon.
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WWE NXT Live in Macon
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Macon City Auditorium — Mobile-only tickets — Experience WWE NXT superstars live after 8 years in Macon with special appearances by RAW and Smackdown stars.
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