An upcoming 5k will raise money for middle Georgia high school seniors. The Macon-Middle Georgia National Pan Hellenic Council invites the community to the annual D9 Dash: United4Scholars 5k and fun walk.

We will continue to send a strong message that Georgia’s children are not for sale,” said Attorney General Chris Carr.

A handful of daycares across Middle Georgia are set to continue their extended hours for at least three more months, allowing parents with non-traditional work schedules to pick up their children as late as midnight.

We would like the board to understand our displeasure with their lack of transparency,” one Macon-Bibb parent said.

The Douglass Theatre, Ruth Hartley Mosely Memorial Women’s Center, and Tubman Museum are coming together once again to celebrate Women’s History Month with the Central Georgia Women of Impact: Awards Ceremony & Reception.

State Rep. Dale Washburn is sponsoring House Bill 225, which aims to reverse the 2018 legislation that allowed cameras to be placed in school zones. Washburn argues that the cameras are abusing Central Georgians. "It is really being misused," Washburn said.

The “record-breaking” prize is the largest jackpot win on a digital game in Georgia Lottery history, officials said. Diggi Games are played exclusively online and in the mobile app and usually have a rolling jackpot.

Georgia lawmakers wrap up Crossover Day early, marking potential legislation as dead if not passed by midnight.

BrightFarms, a national leader in indoor farming, is now shipping from its newest greenhouse in Macon, Georgia, which opened in late 2024.

Outreach programs such as Macon Violence Prevention and Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education, led by Howard, aim to steer kids away from, or recover from, criminal activity. Both initiatives connect kids and families with mental health therapy, financial and literacy education, creative outlets and mentorship opportunities.

BrightFarms, which opened the first phase of its Macon greenhouse complex at the end of last year, grows lettuce and makes salad kits for retailers, including Walmart.