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Uncovering Macon’s Haunted History:Stories from the Streets on Macon Beyond

Alisha Mitchell, Murphy Center November 12, 2024

Learn Macon's hunted history with Carrie Genzel as she shares her process of uncovering these hidden stories for Visit Macon.

Annual Greek Festival showcases the church and its culture

Ava Lauer, Murphy Center November 8, 2024

The church has held the festival for 17 years as a way to introduce and embrace Greek culture in Macon. Emily Dermatas talks about the motivations behind organizing the festival and what it will have to...

The Beer Garden Experience

Ali Sulko, Murphy Center November 7, 2024

The Society Garden is Macon's first local beer garden that both hosts events for the community and provides a venue for others to rent. Owner Brad Evans talks about what inspired him to create the Society...

Candlelight Concerts: Classical music meets modern artists

This Candlelight Concert took place at Ateneo de Madrid Cultural Center on October 7, 2022, in Madrid, Spain.
Shivika Nath, Murphy Center November 6, 2024

Music fans can experience concerts in a different way with Candlelight experiences, with the offerings of both classical and modern artists. Khole Rihouey, the organizer of the event, talks about the Candle...

Old School Music Headquarters

Pictured above is one of the walls inside Old School Music Headquarters at 522 Second Street in downtown Macon.
Karaline Houston, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

https://youtu.be/E6m5FQC3oSU?si=eodumvnflxevEtb1 Old School Music Headquarters Is  one of the oldest minority-owned businesses in Macon. Lafayette Haynes has owned this record store and music school...

It’s all in the sauce: Francar’s Buffalo Wings

Jackson Blakley, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

What makes the wing? Carl Fambro, owner and operator of Francar's Buffalo Wings in Mercer Village says it's all in the sauce.

Grain to Glass: Macon’s Craft Beer Scene

Jordyn Bibby, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

Craft beer has become a Macon staple in the last few years. Nick Landis gives us some insight on why this is the case.

Macon-Bibb work at Tattnall Square Park

Harrison Montavon, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

Robert Walker, who is head of Parks & Recreation for Macon-Bibb County, talks about some of the more recent developments in Tattnall Square Park.

Discover the Haunted Side of Macon with Visit Macon’s New Paranormal Tour

Jassmyn Nesmith, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

Visit Macon offers a number of guided tours including a new paranormal tour, "Macon Macabre." Chris Abbott with Visit Macon, details the newest tour.

Visit Macon Tours Now Available In Spanish

Olivia McNamara, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

Visitor Center Services Manager Naomi Peterson discusses the variety of guided tours Visit Macon offers. All of the tours are newly available in Spanish as of September 2024. 

Building the Community, One Book at a Time

Delaila Marquez, Murphy Center November 5, 2024

Through a non-traditional educational environment like a book club or monthly discussion, individuals can experience an interactive learning opportunity. At Bear's Books, Margaret Harrington hosts monthly...

Macon-Bibb Girls Flag Football Grows Rapidly

N'Kyzie Hawkins, Murphy Center November 4, 2024

The rapid growth of girls flag football has taken amateur athletics by storm. As the sport grows rapidly, Coach Jamal Hamilton  shares how Macon-Bibb recreation is doing their part to lay a foundation...

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