Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: 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.*

Regional travelers gain options: Contour Airlines is expanding at Middle Georgia Regional Airport with a nonstop to Baltimore and a Fort Lauderdale route. Macon leaders say easier flights could boost tourism and business travel -- see the new routes.

Major development moves forward: Macon-Bibb P&Z approved rezoning on Riverside Drive for a Mercer medical school, plus offices, apartments, and parking. Work is expected to start in 2026 and finish by fall 2028 -- see what's planned and when.

Popular chain expands footprint: Raising Cane’s has broken ground in Macon on the first Central Georgia spot on Riverside Drive near River Crossing, featuring a drive-thru and an opening expected before year’s end -- see location and opening timeline.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Macon comfort classic: When the week needs a reset, H&H Soul Food Restaurant delivers those stick-to-your-ribs plates that made Mama Louise a legend with the Allman Brothers. A true Macon institution since 1959, it’s home-style goodness that shows up exactly when you need it.

Local pints, easy vibes: Fall Line Brewing Co. pours a rotating lineup that hits crisp lager cravings and “try something new” urges, then hands you a comfy beer garden seat and a stack-worthy sandwich. It’s the kind of downtown spot you swing by once and accidentally make a habit.

Macon’s sweetest pit stop: Shuster's Candy & Creamery is a family-run downtown favorite with 24 hand-dipped ice cream flavors, a technicolor candy wall, and even 21+ dessert drinks for grown-ups. Grab an ice cream flight with waffle cone chips or a classic waffle cone, then wander downtown pleasantly sugared.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🔥 Glassblowing Date Night @ stARTup Studios | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Trade dinner-and-a-movie for playing with fire at stARTup Studios, where you and your other half make a stemless wine or whiskey glass with one-on-one guidance. Sip from the bar, no BYO, keep the flames in the furnace, and grab your creations next week.

🌕 Full Moon Yoga & Fire Ceremony @ Coleman Hill | Thursday (4/30) at 6:30 PM – Head up to Coleman Hill for full moon yoga and a fire ceremony, plus chalk art, journaling, and skyline views. Free and donation based for Wellness Hug, with mats and chair yoga so your knees, hips, and pride survive.

🎨 Mulberry Street Arts & Crafts Festival @ Downtown Macon | Friday (5/1) at 8:00 AM – Skip the to-do list and stroll Mulberry Street for handmade crafts, local art, and that neighborly buzz you actually like. Expect pottery you suddenly cannot live without, familiar faces at every booth, and plenty of reasons to linger, chat, and actually enjoy your afternoon.

🏡 31st Annual Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens and Homes @ Hay House | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Take the 31st annual spring stroll through over ten homes and gardens, all tied to Neel Reid’s gracious eye. Expect polished hedges, preserved charm, and architecture that makes you stand up straighter. Panel chat, evening wander, or tea and mahjong at Hay House.

🛍 Flea Market & Yard Sale @ Disable American Veterans | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Clean out the garage, or hunt for bargains, at the neighborhood flea market and yard sale. Rent a table, offload those mystery cables, and maybe score a vintage Pyrex you pretend not to collect. Cash, coffee, and polite haggling encouraged.

🚗 Car Wash Fundraiser @ Abundant Life Church - Macon | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Pollen season called, it wants your hood back. Let the KidsMin crew wash your sedan, truck, or SUV, and your donation helps send them to camp to grow in faith and make memories. Can't swing by, donate online and select KidsMin.

🧁 Vegan Desserts @ Smiley's Flea Market - Macon | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Think vegan desserts are a compromise? Smiley’s pop-up is serving creamy cheesecakes, decadent cake slices, and a few surprises that taste like they bribed a dairy inspector. Bring your curiosity, your sweet tooth, and a friend who swore they’d never eat plant-based.

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