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Good morning to you Macon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Macon families can get ahead of this year's flu season
  • Which Macon softball teams are poised for a deep state playoff run?
  • How Macon's new medical cannabis shop plans to serve local patients

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Flu season is underway after last year's historic surge in GA: How to plan ahead (macon.com) — With flu season starting after last winter's historic surge, Macon doctors are urging residents to get vaccinated early, especially seniors, young children, and people with health conditions. Local clinics, pharmacies, and the Macon-Bibb Health Department are offering walk-in or low-cost shots, and Bibb County schools will again host on-campus flu clinics to boost protection across the community.
   

2. HS softball playoffs are here. These Macon teams are seeking the state title (macon.com) — Macon softball fans have several hometown teams heading into state playoff action, with FPD and Tattnall leading GIAA contenders and ACE likely representing the city in GHSA Class 2A. The article breaks down key players, seedings, and first-round matchups so you know who's playing where and how each Macon squad stacks up heading into next week's games.
   

3. Fine Fettle to open medical cannabis store in Macon October 15 (41nbc.com) — Macon residents will soon have a new option for medical cannabis when Fine Fettle opens its first local retail store on October 15, offering consultations, products, and opening-day discounts. The company already operates a cultivation facility in the city and says the storefront will help them better understand and serve Macon patients under Georgia's expanding medical cannabis program.
   

4. Macon man gets 18 years in prison in Houston County domestic assault case (41nbc.com) — A Macon man has been sentenced in Houston County to 30 years, with 18 years in prison, after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with intent to rape and false imprisonment in a 2025 domestic assault case. Prosecutors say Warner Robins police responded after the victim reported being beaten and threatened, and officials are highlighting the sentence as a reminder of domestic violence dangers during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My heart is so full tonight.
    I was in line at a grocery store and ahead of me was an older gentleman in one of those electric carts. He was struggling to even pull his debit card… (Nextdoor Jones Rd)
  • Do you know these dogs?
    I found them on Ingleside. The Golden Doodle is a male and I have him. His friend is much smaller and wouldn't let me get near him but it has a… (Nextdoor Vineville)
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. posted a job opening for News Production Assistant (Part Time) in Macon. Apply here.
  • The Bibb County School District posted a job opening for Groundskeeper I in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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