🌱 See how Byron schools and eateries scored on health inspections

Good morning Byron! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Byron schools and eateries scored on health inspections
• How Byron families can get free toys for kids Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Holiday 5K, & 10K at North Peach Park, Byron, GA (52) 30.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 30.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores December 8-12 (41nbc.com) — Several Byron schools and food spots, including Byron Elementary, Byron Middle, and local eateries on Hamilton Pointe and Highway 49, all received strong health inspection scores between December 8 and 12. Check how your child’s cafeteria and nearby favorites performed in the latest Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card.
   

• Peach County Toy Drive returns to help families this holiday season (41nbc.com) — Families in Byron can get free toys for children this Saturday, December 20, from 1–3 p.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church’s gym on Jones Road. FANHAM Charities is asking neighbors to donate new, unwrapped toys or give online so more local kids can enjoy a brighter holiday season.
   

📸 Around Byron

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Byron

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Kali Dance Presents: Royal Holiday
  The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St, Macon
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Holiday 5K, & 10K at North Peach Park, Byron, GA (52) 30
  461 W White Rd , Byron
  1:00 pm
• Holiday 1M, 5K, & 10K at North Peach Park, Byron, GA (52) 30
  461 W White Rd , Byron
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• 4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Middle Georgia Diagnostic Lab
  Robins Regional Chamber , 1550 Watson Blvd , Warner Robins
  4:00 pm
• The Grinch Bar Crawl
  Fall Line Brewing Co. , 567 Plum St , Macon
  6:00 pm
• Fort Valley City Council Regular Meeting
  City of Fort Valley , 204 W Church St , Fort Valley
  6:30 pm
• Muay Thai Youth
  Miller Martial Arts/American Top Team Warner Robins , 405 SR 96 Suite 700 , Bonaire
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Kathleen Madigan
  The Piedmont Grand Opera House , 651 Mulberry St , Macon
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Dream Big 2026: A Vision Board Party for Teens & Families
  Succeed Cowork , 1302 Watson Blvd , Warner Robins
  2:00 pm
• Macon Mayhem vs. Quad City Storm
  Macon Coliseum , 200 Coliseum Dr , Macon
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Cookies & Cocktails: Macon’s best Christmas Cookie Competition
  Switch Macon , 470 1st St , Macon
  12:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Christmas and New Years Holidays
  Peach County Fort Valley, GA 31030

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The estimated clear time for traffic incident is now 12:40 PM.
  11:02AM on Dec 17: All lanes on SR 11 N/S at Crestview Church Rd. are blocked due to police activity, with an estimated clear time of 12:00 PM. (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Byron. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Byron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warner Robins

• Closing arguments set for man accused of killing 24-year-old outside Warner Robins convenience store (13wmaz.com)
• Warner Robins man convicted of distributing fentanyl leading to death (hhjonline.com)
• After losing home to fire, Warner Robins family says thieves emptied their storage unit (13wmaz.com)

Perry

• Crisp County 4-H consumer judging team competes at Perry contest (cordeledispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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