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Good morning, Macon! In today’s edition: Costco proposal, a murder mystery dinner, ALDI Holiday Bark recall, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Multiple products under scrutiny: Middle Georgia is facing recalls and health alerts, including Choceur Holiday Bark from ALDI, Rheumacare capsules for lead, and a CDC advisory on raw oysters linked to salmonella — see the recalls and advisories.
Student coders reach new heights: Mercer University’s Binary Bears won first place at the CCSC Southeastern programming competition and honored the retirement of advisor Dr. Andy Digh, who served 22 years — get details on the win.
Big changes on deck: Bibb County Sheriff David Davis outlined plans to start jail expansion this year, with progress visible by spring 2026. A new commander is expected soon, after reforms freed 64 people — see what’s planned and when.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*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!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Holiday buzz for shoppers: Macon-Bibb’s growth is drawing big-name retailers, including a proposed Costco at a 22-acre site near Dillard’s in the Shoppes at River Crossing. Company reps took part in a pre-development meeting on Nov. 21. No construction timeline is set. The nearest Costco is in Stockbridge, about 60 miles away. Get all the details.
Rain-or-shine brain boost: Macon’s own Museum of Arts and Sciences packs easy wonder with full-dome planetarium shows, a pint-sized mini-zoo, and hands-on Discovery House fun. When it’s time to move, hit the nature trail to stretch your legs and your curiosity.
Weeknight burrito fix: Skip the overthinking and let El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant handle dinner tonight: generously stuffed tortillas, melty queso, and deeply smoky, satisfying flavor. A low-effort, high-comfort move your Tuesday self will thank your Thursday self for.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎻 Chamber Music Marathon @ Townsend School of Music | Friday (1/9) at 4:30 PM – Whether you know Brahms from Bach, or just like talent up close, McDuffie Center Young Artists deliver a spring-soaked chamber music marathon. It’s free, polished, and applauding brilliant students beats yard work, errands, and pretending allergy season builds character.
🖼 Art Exhibit Opening: The Veil @ The 567 Center for Renewal | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – The Veil opens with moody, on-the-road portraits of masked figures by Jaey Fawkes, plus a few of the handcrafted Dutch masks themselves. Meet the artist, grab a polite nibble, and stick around for a frank, 18+ recommended talk that is thoughtful, raw, and quietly riveting.
🎸 Tres Hombres @ 20’s Pub | Friday (1/9) at 9:00 PM – Clear your calendar and slide into 20’s Pub for Tres Hombres serving classic rock and blues, the good stuff you actually know the words to. No cover, plenty of groove, and just enough nostalgia to make your knees behave. Bring friends, not expectations.
🧠 Mental Health Pop-Up Gym @ Booker T. Washington Community Center | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Give your brain a workout at this Mental Health Pop Up Gym, hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters. Think guided breathing, light movement, and practical tools you can use between errands. Finally, a gym where the only thing getting ripped is your stress.
🐱 White Whiskers Adoption Event @ Pet Supermarket | Saturday (1/10) at 1:00 PM – White Whiskers Adoption Event brings the good stuff, aka meet-and-greets with charming pets who are ready to trade shelter noise for your favorite chair. Expect wagging tails, grateful purrs, and the kind of life upgrade money, meditation, and meal prep can’t buy.
🎸 Charlie Starr @ Capitol Theatre | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 PM – Head to the Capitol Theatre for Charlie Starr’s annual unplugged hang. It’s all warm harmonies, sharp picking, and stories that land better than your neighbor’s Facebook rants. No flash, just songs, a few laughs, and the kind of night that lingers.
🍰 Cake Tasting @ Pretty Lux Co. | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – Got a wedding, retirement, or Tuesday that deserves frosting? This afternoon cake tasting lets you sample a lineup of flavors, compare fillings, and pick your celebratory favorite. Save yourself from dry sheet cake regret, bring your sweet tooth, palate, and honest opinions.
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📻 Macon report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Four spacious bedrooms and two baths anchor a smart, turnkey layout with sunlit gathering spaces. Meticulously maintained interiors lead out to a fenced backyard with a sparkling pool and a broad patio, the spot for weekend lounging. Recent upgrades include a roof under five years, a tankless water heater, spray foam insulation, and carpet under three years. A zoned sprinkler system keeps the level lawn effortless.
Parking and projects get equal billing with an attached two car garage plus a wired 30 by 30 detached shop. Quick access puts I 75 less than 10 minutes away. RAFB and Macon sit about 20 minutes out, a practical base for commuting, errands, and play.
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