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Rise and shine, Macon!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Affordable housing effort advances: Earlier this month, Bibb County commissioners voted to support a state funding application that could bring over $1 million to build ten homes near Houston Avenue, aiding South Macon revitalization — get all the details.
Community care in action: Georgia cotton farmers donated 12,000 pairs of socks to homeless shelters statewide, including Macon Outreach at Mulberry, in an annual effort backed by 3,500 families that has run since 2019 — see where donations went.
Local tribute takes next steps: Warner Robins has begun designing its Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with architects seeking input from veterans, meetings planned in February, and the city expecting to seek construction bids this fall — see how to get involved.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Bagged takeout with gloves: Seafood Corner has opened next to Between Friends Coffee off Ga. 96 in Warner Robins, by owners Kayla Zhang and John Huang. The Seafood Special No. 1 includes snow crab legs, shrimp, sausage, eggs, corn, and potatoes. A 10% dine-in and pickup discount runs through the end of the month. Get opening and menu details.
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎪 All American Circus @ Monroe County Recreation Department | Monday (1/19) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a small-town big top rolling into Forsyth. The All American Circus brings acrobats, laughs, and just enough nostalgia to thrill the kids, amuse the teenagers, and make the grown-ups remember cotton candy, real ringmasters, and simple, ridiculous fun.
🎨 Watercolor & Wine @ The 567 Center for Renewal | Tuesday (1/20) at 7:00 PM – Pour a glass of wine, grab a brush, and paint a winter landscape in a relaxed class while learning watercolor tricks. No experience needed, just a sense of humor. Finally, a way to enjoy winter without shoveling, and your painting improves with every sip.
🎤 Larry the Cable Guy @ Macon City Auditorium | Tuesday (1/20) at 7:30 PM – Settle in for Larry the Cable Guy slinging blue-collar zingers, eye-rolls included. It is mobile tickets only, clear bags required, and the balcony is stairs only, so choose floor seats for accessible needs, and prepare to, as he says, Git-R-Done.
🎶 Unseen Horizons @ Mccorkle Music Building, “Fickling Hall” | Tuesday (1/20) at 7:30 PM – Think you know romance? Townsend School of Music’s faculty recital goes deep with Schumann’s Dichterliebe and Beethoven’s An die ferne Geliebte, delivered by tenor Richard Kosowski and pianist Timothy McReynolds. One night only, free to attend, and heartbreak never sounded this elegant.
🍎 Poplar Street Farmers Market @ Poplar Street Farmers Market | Wednesday (1/21) at 3:00 PM – Pick up tomatoes, a croissant, and a surprisingly spirited blues soundtrack. The Music Side Of Town Blues Band holds court at the Poplar Street Farmers Market, often just a soloist, still rockin’ hard enough to make your errands feel like a plan.
✍ Book Signing with Alison Lyn Miller @ Longleaf Distillery | Thursday (1/22) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve wondered what draws people to this brutal ballet, come hear Alison Lyn Miller read from Rough House, then chat with Hunter James and Hanna Raskin. It’s free, plus Longleaf has cocktails, mocktails, and bites. Books at Bear’s Books, or on-site.
🌿 Terrarium Workshop @ Switch Macon | Thursday (1/22) at 6:45 PM – Switch Macon is going green with Fig & Ivy’s terrarium workshop, where you build a tiny jungle, sip something nice, and chat with fellow plant people. It’s arts and crafts for grown-ups, but with better drinks, and no glitter. Spots go fast.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Macon report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 0 mph.
This house is wild
At the top of Vista in Midtown, this Ingleside home blends history and warmth with flexible space. The main level holds three inviting bedrooms, with one styled as a cozy library that doubles as an office. A private deck extends the living area outdoors. Downstairs adds two additional bedroom spaces, a small kitchen, a private entrance, and dedicated parking, an ideal setup for guests, multigenerational living, or studio use.
Abundant storage and convenient first level access keep daily life simple. A new driveway and parking add ease, while the perch above Vista delivers a neighborhood outlook in the heart of Ingleside.
Take a peek inside →
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