🌱 Patch AM: Ready to eat your way through Macon Restaurant Week deals?

Morning Macon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready to eat your way through Macon Restaurant Week deals?
• How Piedmont Macon's NICU is supporting the tiniest local patients
• How a Piedmont Macon doctor says one conversation could save lives

Also on today's calendar: Master Gardener Plant Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 20 downtown restaurants dish up deals as Macon Restaurant Week returns. Here's what you need to know (13wmaz.com) — Downtown Macon diners can enjoy special deals during Macon Restaurant Week, running Sept. 11–20 with 20 participating restaurants offering both premium signature dishes and budget‑friendly specials. Locals can pick up a Restaurant Week passport, earn rewards like Macon Magazine subscriptions, and even enter for a chance at a $250 downtown gift card.
   

• Piedmont Macon highlights NICU support during awareness month (41nbc.com) — Piedmont Macon is spotlighting its NICU care this month, sharing how Macon families with premature or medically fragile babies receive specialized treatment, donor breast milk, and emotional support. Staff and parents describe the challenges of NICU stays and encourage the community to support affected families during NICU Awareness Month and beyond.
   

• Piedmont Macon doctor encourages conversations during Suicide Prevention Month (41nbc.com) — A Piedmont Macon psychiatry resident is urging Macon residents to talk openly about mental health during Suicide Prevention Month and learn to spot warning signs in loved ones. She highlights local treatment options at Piedmont Macon and reminds people they can call or text 988 or 911 in a crisis for immediate help and support.
   

📸 Around Macon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• MU Runway Gen Body Meeting →
  Godsey Science Center, Spearman Godsey Science Center, Macon
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Young Patron Mausoleum Mixer →
  Historic Macon Foundation, 950 Third St., Macon
  6:00 pm
• Karaoke & 2-4-1 Liquor →
  The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
  9:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Hornet Hustle Parking →
  Macon GA
• Employee Appreciation Event →
  School of Medicine Lobby, 1550 College St, Macon
  2:00 pm
• President's Meeting with Macon Staff →
  Medical School Auditorium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon
  3:00 pm
• Dart Tournament →
  The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, Macon
  7:00 pm
• Joel Taylor Coach's Show →
  Wild Wing Cafe, 5080 Riverside Drive, Macon
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Ty Myers →
  Atrium Health Amphitheater, 3657 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon
  7:30 pm
• Sherwood Christian Academy at Windsor Academy →
  Windsor Academy, 4150 Jones Rd, Macon
  7:30 pm
• Swag 'n' Sip →
  Mercer Landing, 1500 Mercer University Dr, Macon
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Master Gardener Plant Sale →
  Macon State Farmers Market, 2055 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors
  I've been in a rut in terms of emotions, and I want to get back into my hobby of painting. Are there any artists that can point me to good supplies I… (Nextdoor Lake Tobesofkee)
• Hey anyone down for a bible study date around my age or older not to older lol 26-36 recommend.
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• GDI Integrated Facility Services - GDI, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Macon. Apply here.
• PruittHealth Corporation, Inc. posted a job opening for Hospice Administrative Assistant in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centerville

• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 31-September 4 (41nbc.com)

Warner Robins

• Warner Robins Little Theatre brings comedy 'Birthday Club' to the stage (41nbc.com)
• New Warner Robins restaurant runs out of food on grand opening weekend (hhjonline.com)
• Candidates make their case at 'meet, greet' (hhjonline.com)

Ok Macon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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