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In today's newsletter:
- What a $125 million factory means for jobs in Macon-Bibb
- Can Rutland finally break through against Westside in Friday's rivalry clash?
- How did your favorite Macon restaurant score on its latest inspection?
Also on today's calendar: Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
- Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Unified Legacy invests $125 million to build precision manufacturing facility in Georgia (plantservices.com) — A $125 million precision manufacturing plant is coming to Macon-Bibb County, promising nearly 500 new jobs at Barnes Ferry Road. Unified Legacy Group's expansion builds on its Byron operation and underscores Middle Georgia's growing role in defense and industrial manufacturing, with state and local leaders backing the project. 
2. Another rivalry game on deck for Week 2 of HS Football (macon.com) — Macon high school football fans get another big rivalry Friday as Rutland and Westside clash at Ed Defore Sports Complex, with Rutland chasing its first-ever win in the series. Several other Middle Georgia teams, including Northeast, Warner Robins, FPD, Tattnall, and ACE, also face key Week 2 tests that could shape their seasons.
3. Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 17-21 (41nbc.com) — Health inspectors have released new food service scores for restaurants, hotels, schools, and care facilities across Middle Georgia, including many in Macon and Bibb County. From Quality Inn and Taylor Elementary to Village Coffee and Macon Swirls, you can see which spots earned top marks and which need improvement before planning your next meal out.
4. Bibb County deputies seek suspects in armed robbery at Macon smoke shop (41nbc.com) — Bibb County deputies are searching for two armed suspects who robbed Baba-G Smoke on Riverside Parkway in Macon early Tuesday, injuring a clerk who later received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators released surveillance images and are asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office or Macon Regional Crimestoppers.
5. For long-tenured hosts of Allman Brothers radio hour, the music never fades (macon.com) — Macon's own 100.9 The Creek hosts keep Allman Brothers history alive each week from their downtown studio, blending deep cuts with insider stories. The Whipping Post Big House Radio Hour draws on the Big House Museum, Rose Hill Cemetery lore, and GABBA Fest to connect local roots with a worldwide fan base.
📸 Around Macon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macon
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★ Featured events ★
- Goo Goo Dolls →
Atrium Health Amphitheater, 3657 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon
7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Macon Bubbles & Bites Brunch Crawl: 3rd Annual →
Cashman's Pub, 370 Cherry St, Macon
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
📣 Macon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 8:30 am - Youth Leadership Robins Region Class
Robins Regional Chamber 1228 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093
8:30 am - 8:30 am - Board of Directors Meeting
Robins Regional Chamber Chamber Office
8:30 am - 11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting Nora Dental
Robins Regional Chamber 2762 Watson Blvd Centerville, GA 31028
11:00 am - Perry Farmers Market →
Perry Farmers Market, 801 Main St, Perry
9:00 am - Wartown Showcase 2026 →
Reverb Room, 1758 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
12:00 pm - 8th gr Softball PM vs Bonaire Middle School →
Perry Middle School, 495 Perry Pkwy, Perry
5:15 pm - REVERB ROOM GAME NIGHTS →
Reverb Room, 1758 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins
6:00 pm - Centerville Seniors – Community Room →
Centerville Community Room, 300 Church St, Centerville
10:00 am - The Moonlit Mirage →
Suite 616 Event Venue, 2191 Watson Blvd Ste A, Warner Robins
6:00 pm - Travis Tritt →
Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Dr, Macon
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a cat?
Very sweet and not moving much. We did feed her/him 478.338.3037 or 478.338.3036 (Nextdoor Vineville) - Hey guys.
I received a bag of stuff that I did not order. It had my name on it. It came with something else I ordered. They just put it together and left it at… (Nextdoor Joycliff/Millerfield)
- Onelife Fitness, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Fitness Director in Macon. Apply here.
- The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Produce Team Member in Macon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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