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- Local Guide to Macon's Historical Sites: East Macon's Fort Hawkins is National TreasureBefore Macon and Bibb County were born, Fort Hawkins was a military site which was constructed by the U.S. government in 1806 when the President of the United States was Thomas Jefferson.
- Local Guide to Macon Sports and Recreation: John Drew Smith and Tattnall Tennis CenterIn Georgia, Atlanta isn't the only place where there is a strong base of support for tennis. Here in Macon, there are two places in which novices and more advanced players can improve their games.
- Local Guide to Bibb County Recreation: Amerson Water Works ParkMacon's Amerson Water Works Park is one of the newer, more scenic tourist areas in Bibb County and has become a very popular spot along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
Pinetoppers Put Hold on 2011 SeasonThe Macon Pinetoppers and the Peach State League are taking a break from play and hope to resume in 2012.
Macon Manor Inn Bedford-Stuyvesant BrooklynLooking for respite in the urban jungles of New York City? Consider Macon Manor for short or long-term comfort and rest.- Macon's Pan African Festival Celebrates Unity, Culture and Community OutreachDuring this week-long festival, various events provide visitors a window into the world of how influences from Africa revolve around the major principles of peace, love, hope and unity.
- Macon's Douglass Theatre Provides Artistic and Contemporary Entertainment Outlet to CommunityMacon's Douglass Theatre enters a second century of serving the Central Georgia community which promotes artistic creativity along with providing a venue for contemporary entertainment,
- Public-private Partnership Provides Federal Grant in Order to Help AP Students at Macon's Howard HighAt Bibb County's Howard High School in Macon, students who are enrolled in Advance Placement (AP) math and science classes are the beneficiary of a grant worth $238,000.
- Macon State College's Participation in Tree USA Program Shows Committment to Community ForestryMacon State College is not only a place for higher learning, but its 419-acre campus here in Central Georgia is home to one of the most active and unique community forestry programs in the Peach State.
Top Organic Grocers in Macon, GeorgiaWith Georgia's increasing involvement in organic farming, three local markets in the Macon area stand out in their selection, service, and availability of fresh, organic produce with many items locally grown in the region.- Macon, Georgia's in the Pink Cherry Blossom Festival Gets Underway FridayIt is the event that brings tourists to Macon, Georgia, and shows off the city.
- Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Brackets Begin in Macon, GeorgiaThe 2011 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament brackets are set and the tournament schedule begins on Wednesday, March 2.
Emergency Freeway LandingThis is a true story of the events of my near death experience that occured Jan 29,1972. The sights, and sounds are as vivid today as they were that cold Saturday afternoon.
Black History Exhibits: Tubman Museum in Macon, GeorgiaWhat follows is a brief description of what visitors can expect to find at the museum.- Metropolis: Mediterranean, Greek and Indian Restaurant in Macon, GaIf you are ever in the area and are looking for some authentic dishes, I reccommend trying the Metropolis. You might just feel like youve just taken a trip to India.
- Weselyan, Macon State and Mercer Collaborate for CollegeTown Film SeriesThe local colleges in the Macon area start another year of bringing the college community together via movies that have a message through the CollegeTown Film Series.
- TRAVEL GUIDE: Top 5 Performers that Lived in Macon, GeorgiaMacon may be a small town, but it is the place that many performers have called home.
- TRAVEL GUIDE: Top 5 Things to like About Macon's Tubman MuseumMacon's Tubman African Museum is one of the largest museums in the southeast.
- FOOD GUIDE: The Top 5 Seafood Restaurants in Macon, GeorgiaMacon has a variety of locally-owned and nationally known seafood places.
- TRAVEL: Top 5 Newest Hotels in Macon, GeorgiaDuring the 1990's there was an explosion of newer hotels in the Macon area--mainly due to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
- TRAVEL: Top 5 Best Bargain Hotels in Macon, GeorgiaThe following is my Top 5 of hotels that provide the best bargain in Macon, Georgia.
- TRAVEL GUIDE: Top 5 Favorite Things About the Macon Museum of Arts and SciencesThe Museum of Arts and Sceinces has been one of Central Georgia's most renowned landmarks for over a half of a century and continues to educate and inform people on art and culture.
- FOOD GUIDE: The Top 5 Chinese Restaurants in Macon, GeorgiaThere are several Chinese restaurants in Macon, Georgia and personally there are many good ones that I would recommend
- TRAVEL: The Top 5 Favorite Things About the Macon Cherry Blossom FestivalEvery March in Macon, Georgia, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival provides an opportunity for visitors from around the world to see the blooming of cherry blossoms.
Magnificent Macon, GeorgiaMacon offers everything from fine cuisine to superb museums.- TRAVEL: Top 5 Tourist Sites in Macon, GeorgiaAs a traveler or tourist, the city of Macon is a perfect stop if someone is preparing to go to Florida.
- Prep Football: Westside is Lone Macon School to Win as SW Loses Late, Albany's Monroe Overwhelms Northeast and Central Loses Badly to BaldwinWestside High improves to 2 and 0 and was the lone winner among Macon public high schools.
- Southwest-Macon, Peach County Highlight Opening Weekend of Prep Football Season with Road ShutoutsSouthwest Patriots of Macon win opening game on the road versus Berrien County.
- Macon Chamber of Commerce Deserves Credit for Diaper Factory Staying ; Perdue's Visit Not NecessaryOne can give praise to Macon's Chip Cherry and the Macon Chamber of Commerce, but not Sonny Perdue.
- GA-8: Scott is Narrowing Gap Against Marshall, but Race is Likely to Come Down to Bibb-Houston VoteJim Marshall will face Austin Scott this November for the Eighth Congressional District.
- State Senator Robert Brown Calls Town Hall Meeting in Downtown Macon to Address Nightclub ViolenceState Senator Robert Brown of Macon called a town hall meeting to discuss recent incidents at local Macon nightclubs.
- Unfinished Business: Reichert Vs. Ellis in 2011 for Macon Mayor is a PossibilityMacon mayor Robert Reichert will run for re-election. Reichert's potential 2011 opponent could be former two-term mayor, C. Jack Ellis.
Mark Macon, the Freshman Phenom: Where is He Now?Freshmen just aren't supposed to do what Mark Macon did his first year at Temple University.
Macon Area Summer Arts and Crafts Programs for ChildrenParents can find a variety of summer programs in Macon for children featuring arts and crafts classes, from church-sponsored summer camps to Children's Museum programs and college-sponsored programs. Costs vary depending on the venue and focus.
To SPLOST or Not to SPLOST - Macon, Bibb County (GA) Voters to DecideA referendum on the July 20 ballot to implement a new Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is the subject for heated debate among Macon/Bibb county, Georgia officials and voters.- Opening a Retail Business in Macon, GeorgiaRetail businesses face fierce competition from local malls.
Macon, Georgia's Three M's: Museums, Mounds and MusicThe top three places you must visit while you are in Macon, GA.- Historic Days at the Beach in Carteret CountyThis guide discusses reasons for visiting Fort Macon and Cape Lookout Lighthouse in Carteret County.
- City/County Consolidation Controversy in Macon, GAMacon city and Bibb county government officials have been debating consolidation for years. This article will look at the pros and cons to consolidation and alternative choices to address the rising cost of local governence.
- Hotels Located in Macon, GeorgiaA descriptive overview of several hotels located in historic Macon, GA
