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Macon
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Macon Area Habitat for Humanity's 17th annual Light More Homes Christmas celebration aims to fundraise for low-income housing and hurricane relief through QR code donations at Mercer Village. 41 WMGT
- ➤ The Holly Jolly Shoppe invites community donations of new, unwrapped gifts for patients at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital in Macon to brighten their holiday season. 41 WMGT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Adam Rosenthal was arrested for the May murder of a homeless man, Albert Kenneth Knight, in downtown Macon after being on the run for six months. 13WMAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore explores a range of topics including an eight-overtime college football game, a Broadway show, a Netflix holiday movie, personal loss, and an iconic restaurateur's legacy. The Macon Melody
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgia introduces a $6,500 Georgia Promise Scholarship for students in the bottom 25% of schools to attend private schools, with applications opening in early 2025. 13WMAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Piedmont Macon provides guidance for coping with grief over the holidays and highlights available community support groups. 41 WMGT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Middle Georgia State men's basketball team maintains a strong performance with a 7-2 overall record and 3-0 in SSAC after defeating Point University, while the women's team struggles at 1-5 overall and 1-2 in SSAC. The Macon Melody
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Marche De Noel Christmas Market
Experience 10 days of festive fun and holiday shopping at the Marche De Noel Christmas Market in Macon, GA.
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PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure - 2PM Show
Experience a delightful family adventure with PAW Patrol Live! featuring exciting performances and the opportunity for kids to meet their favorite characters.
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PAW Patrol Live: A Mighty Adventure
Experience the fun of PAW Patrol Live! with multiple shows at the Macon Coliseum, featuring character meet and greets, merchandise discounts, and V.I.P. packages for fans.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze - A Holiday Spectacle
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a family-friendly holiday theatrical event blending circus arts with a Broadway-style production featuring a cast of whimsical holiday characters.
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Macon Mayhem vs. Peoria Rivermen - Video Game Night
The Macon Mayhem take on the Peoria Rivermen in an exciting hockey match featuring a video game theme night.
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Macon Mayhem Hosts Peoria Rivermen - Grinch Stole Hockey Night
The Macon Mayhem will face off against the Peoria Rivermen in a festive hockey game featuring special jerseys, a holiday theme with Santa, and opportunities for fans to skate with players after the match.
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Cheap Trick Live at Macon City Auditorium
Renowned rock band Cheap Trick will perform live at the Macon City Auditorium, showcasing their legendary hits and unique musical style.
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Buddy the Elf Bar Crawl in Downtown Macon
This festive bar crawl invites participants to dress in elf attire and enjoy themed cocktails while exploring Downtown Macon's Christmas lights.
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Candlelight Concert: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker'
Experience a magical evening of holiday music, including pieces from ‘The Nutcracker’, performed by the Listeso String Quartet under the glow of candlelight.
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Shift Now Community Feast of Joy
This community event aims to serve and uplift local families by providing hot meals, food boxes, toiletries, household products, and toys for children.
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