Wow! What a weekend. I’m not even going to pretend I can keep this one short.

Unfortunately the weekend began on a somber note with the passing of my daughter Carly’s pet hamster, Lenny. Although, Lenny wasn’t the most productive member of the household and, he DID live twice his expectancy but, didn’t live long enough for me to figure a way to harness his energy for heat and lighting purposes. He provided my little girl much happiness. And, for that, Lenny was deserving of the beautiful casket, ceremony and memorial in the front yard. We will Miss you Lenny.

Upon completion of my normal groundskeeper duties on Friday, I hurried with my son to pick up a friend and fellow scout member that was to stay with us throughout the weekend.

Mulberry Street Market will return to Downtown Macon from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. this afternoon!

This is the second week the market will be open.

You can find a variety of all things fresh and local. 

Bring your cash, they don't take cards yet. 

If you take photos at the market, we want to see them! Send them to whereyoulive@13wmaz.com

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert is asking city council to consider a proposal to sell the Macon City Auditorium, City Hall Annex, and other city properties for $25 million.

According to the plan, the city would then lease the properties back and continue to operate them.

The city could then buy the properties back for $1 at the end of the 15-year lease.

A company called Class Green Capital Partners approached the mayor with the idea last year. 

According to the mayor's presentation, he proposes $2.5 million be used for energy efficiency upgrades to the properties.

$12.5 million could be used to bankroll the pension fund, which has the potential to be a significant financial burden on the city's budget in the next fiscal year.

The mayor proposes the rest by used for capital projects.