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Macon
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Float builder Kip Dingler has designed, built and decorated floats for Macon’s Christmas parade for 43 years — he is preparing his holiday float for Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and will deliver it to the parade while also taking part in nine other parades in Alabama and Georgia. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Layers, a family-run bakery on Vineville Avenue, opened in February 2023 and has expanded into a new space next door to offer baked goods, drinks + Layers-branded merch after winning Macon Baking Week three years in a row. The owners, Steve, Reia + Sydnie, bake every item from scratch with care and plan to donate to local events while considering a soup kitchen for those in need. The Macon Melody
- ➤ Roberts Christmas Tree Farm in Byron welcomes families searching for fresh-cut Christmas trees in a tradition started in 1978—visitors can drive onto the property and walk the fields to choose a tree while festivities continue until November 30. 41 WMGT
- ➤ Central Georgia families kept their annual Black Friday tradition alive by choosing either an early or later start to catch deals—continuing a custom passed down through generations—and by supporting local retailers—an important local custom. 13WMAZ
- ➤ After Thanksgiving, cities across Middle Georgia have marked the start of the holiday season with events that include a free concert held in Macon on Nov. 28 and a Merry Market in Roberta today with vendors, food trucks and crafts. Other cities, like Warner Robins, Cochran, Milledgeville and Eastman, will host parades, tree lightings and winter bazaars in early December—details will be updated as plans progress. WGXA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two longtime Macon shops, Rumor Boutique and Carol’s Linens, are preparing for Small Business Saturday today to support local business as Rumor Boutique marks 20 years and Carol’s Linens brings 48 years of service on the Prado—both owners stress that every purchase strengthens their community ties. 41 WMGT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, hundreds gathered downtown to see five blocks turn into a winter wonderland at the Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular—over one million lights danced to more than 40 songs by the Macon Pops Orchestra highlighting local artists. The festive display will run nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 4. WGXA
- ➤ Families in Central Georgia turned Black Friday into a new tradition by visiting Christmas tree farms to cut their own trees and enjoy seasonal activities. At Skipper Family Farms, visitors picked trees ranging from six to 13 feet tall and many experienced it for the first time — marking a fresh start for their holiday celebrations. 13WMAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 13WMAZ is covering high school football as the playoffs begin with only five Central Georgia teams remaining in the big dance (GHSA quarterfinal scores will be updated live while GIAA teams hold their state championship trophies) to keep local fans informed. 13WMAZ
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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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Macon Mayhem vs. Quad City Storm
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Parking $5 — Catch an exciting hockey game with the Macon Mayhem taking on the Quad City Storm.
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Public Ice Skating in Macon
2-5 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket information available — Enjoy a fun afternoon of ice skating at one of Macon's top local events.
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Public Ice Skating Session
6:00-7:00 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of public ice skating in a festive setting.
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Public Ice Skating Session in Macon
12-3 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a festive ice skating session perfect for the holiday spirit.
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Public Ice Skating Session
12-3 p.m. — Macon Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Glide on ice with family and friends at this fun community event in Macon.
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