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LIST | Weekend event cancellations and postponements due to weather

Central Georgia could see increased rain and possible strong wind gusts this weekend, affecting some scheduled events

MACON, Ga. — Central Georgia is expected to see increased rain and possible strong wind gusts this weekend, and some events in the area are being cancelled, relocated, or postponed. 

Here are the events that will be affected. This list will be updated as more come in.

Macon

The United in Pink Pink Out 5K has been canceled for safety reasons related to expected weather conditions. You can still pick up your race packet from 3-7 p.m. Friday at the side entrance of Belk.

The first annual Escorted Fundraiser Ride to benefit Middle Georgia Honor Flight scheduled for Saturday, October 19, has been cancelled because of unsafe weather conditions for motorcycle riders. The Escorted Fundraiser Ride has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 16. The ride will begin with registration at 10:00 a.m. 

Ocmulgee Alive! River Cleanup rescheduled to next Saturday, Oct. 26., 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Monument

Spirits in October tour at Riverside Cemetery cancelled. If you purchased tickets for Saturday night, you will be given the opportunity to use that ticket for another night due to possible severe weather conditions. 

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Cochran

The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that Saturday's CountryFest was postponed until March 2020.

The Cochran-Bleckley Friends Of The Library Old Book Sale for Saturday is postponed. It will be rescheduled in the future. 

Centerville

The Farmers Market is cancelled. This was the final Farmer's Market weekend of 2019.

The Centerville Movie Night showing of "Halloweentown" is cancelled due to weather. Event season will pick back up in 2020.

Dublin

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Fall Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cordele Cobras vs DLC Ravens youth travel football games have been postponed until Sunday, Oct. 20. Order of play will be 8U, 10U, 12U and games will start at 1:30 p.m.

Fort Valley

Lane Southern Orchard's Fall Festival is cancelled for October 19th.

The Fort Valley State University athletics department has announced due to the threat of rain and wind from Tropical Storm Nestor, the Homecoming football game kickoff against Morehouse College on Saturday afternoon has been moved up to a 12:30 p.m. start time.

Houston County

Houston County Habitat for Humanity has canceled all construction Saturday

Musella

Dickey Farms will be closed Saturday due to the inclement weather forecast

Perry

City of Perry Oktoberfest Event scheduled for Saturday, October 19 at 5 p.m. will relocate to Rozar Park at 1060 Keith Drive. This venue will provide indoor and covered outdoor entertainment space. Weather permitting, the celebration will begin with a free Oktoberfest Volksmarch at 8:00 a.m. in Historic Downtown Perry.

The Rock

The Rock Ranch is postponing Saturday's 'Up, Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Day' to October 26 and closing completely to reopen Sunday. Guests with pre-purchased tickets can use them on Oct. 20, 26, 27, or Nov. 2.

Warner Robins

Sacred Heart Catholic School Annual Fall Festival cancelled due to the strong possibility of severe weather. The Granny's Attic event which is indoors and part of the festival is still going to happen at the church.

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