Daily Macon Logo Daily Macon

Saturday, December 28th, 2024

SHARE

Good morning, Macon. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Residents in Central Georgia express frustration over delayed FedEx deliveries, causing Christmas presents to arrive late.  13WMAZ
  • H&H Soul Food Restaurant in Macon applies for a license to sell beer and wine, looking to expand its beverage menu.  WGXA

CRIME NEWS

  • Early Thursday in Macon, GA, a shooting at the site of Bibb County's first homicide of 2024 left one dead and six injured, with one in critical condition.  13WMAZ
  • Seven people were injured in a shooting in south Macon shortly after Christmas Day.  13WMAZ

CULTURE NEWS

  • Macon's Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center celebrates African-American culture with its 33rd Annual Seven-Day Festival, highlighting community, ancestry, and the seven principles of Kwanzaa.  WGXA

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Macon, Georgia maintains a 4.1% unemployment rate into November 2024, with over 103,000 jobs highlighting economic growth despite a slight increase from last year's rate.  WGXA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A Macon County probate judge challenges a superior court ruling, unexpectedly extending the controversy over the sheriff election.  13WMAZ
  • Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller outlines ambitious plans for his second term, including a new downtown convention center, extensive road paving, and is seeking approval for a potential third term while valuing the benefits of a special local sales tax for infrastructure.  The Macon Newsroom

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Middle Georgia fitness experts advocate for setting achievable fitness goals and emphasize the importance of a balanced diet alongside exercise for success in 2025.  WPGA News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Public Ice Skating Session at Macon Coliseum

    Enjoy an afternoon of public ice skating from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Macon Coliseum.

    Sun, 12/29/24

    View event
  • Public Ice Skating Session in Macon

    Experience a fun public ice skating session at the Macon Coliseum, perfect for families and friends.

    Mon, 12/30/24

    View event
  • Macon Mayhem vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers - New Year's Eve Game

    The Macon Mayhem face off against the Pensacola Ice Flyers in a New Year's Eve hockey game at the Macon Coliseum, with doors opening at 5:00 PM.

    Tue, 12/31/24

    View event
  • State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake

    The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet 'Swan Lake,' featuring original choreography and a cast of over 55 dancers, in a captivating production at The Grand Opera House.

    Fri, 1/10/25

    View event
  • Homeschool Field Trip Day: Arctic Adventure

    This event is a field trip designed specifically for homeschool families, featuring educational experiences related to the Arctic at the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

    Wed, 1/22/25

    View event
  • Live Music Concert Featuring Chris Hicks and Freebird

    The Henrys will perform alongside Freebird and Chris Hicks with Lizella Reign in a vibrant showcase of Southern Rock in downtown Macon, Georgia.

    Sat, 1/25/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The best art divides the audience.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Macon

Daily Macon is a community newsletter sharing current events in Macon, Georgia. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Macon community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Macon, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Macon.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Macon and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Macon community.

We help people in Macon save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Macon, about Macon, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Macon

A free Macon community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
No spam
Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.

© Daily Macon. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here