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Greetings Macon! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Mercerians can expect from Macon's historic first woman president
  • See how the Mercer tennis tournament in Macon shook out
  • Vienna's mass shooting raises fresh concerns just miles south of Macon

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., to be Inaugurated as Mercer University's 19th President, Becoming Its First Woman President (columbustimes.com) — Mercer University is preparing to inaugurate Dr. Penny L. Elkins as its 19th president on Oct. 29, the first woman to hold the role, on the historic Macon campus. A 19-day "Countdown to 19" series of events will bring students, families, alumni, and community members together in Macon to celebrate the university's heritage and future under her leadership.
   

2. Troy men's tennis reaches Mercer tournament finals (oanow.com) — Troy University's men's tennis team wrapped up a strong showing at Mercer's tournament held at Macon's John Drew Smith Tennis Center, reaching several E-Finals in singles and doubles. Local fans can see how players fared against Georgia programs like Middle Georgia State, Georgia Southern, and North Georgia as they tune up for upcoming regional play.
   

3. 2 shot dead and dozens injured at neighborhood block party shooting in southern Georgia (cnn.com) — A massive homecoming weekend block party in Vienna turned tragic when gunfire killed two men and injured about 35 people, prompting a major response from regional hospitals. The article notes Vienna's proximity to Macon and references last week's shooting there that wounded 12 teens, underscoring growing concerns about gun violence in central Georgia communities.
   

4. Here's More Info on the Overnight Georgia Mass Shooting the MSM Are Barely Covering for Some Reason (redstate.com) — A deadly homecoming block party shooting in Vienna left two people dead and dozens injured, with some victims taken to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. The piece also recalls last week's mass shooting at a Macon park that wounded 12, and criticizes national media for limited coverage while sharing investigative contact information for tips.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 54th Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival
    October 16 - 18, 2026 For over 50 years, Scotland has been coming to Georgia with the Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival! Brigadoon… (Nextdoor Vineville West)
  • There is a chronic pain support group meeting Saturday, October 3rd, from 1-3 in the 1st floor classroom, main entrance, Piedmont Hospital Medical Center, 350 Hospital Drive, Macon.
    If you need more information contact Susan Maddox (478) 475-4908. (Nextdoor Vineville West)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Macon. Apply here.
  • Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Waitstaff 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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