Taking off largely in the early 1970s, Macon citizens began an effort to identify homes in what was then a newly emerging downtown historic district. The task for those involved was deciding which sites...

Otis Redding is one of the most famous soul and R&B singers of all time. Popularly named the “King of Soul, “ Redding's family moved to Macon shortly after he was born in 1941. In his time Redding...

Paul Midkiff, a former science teacher and avid tennis player, came to know pickleball only by happenstance. He took a chance on the sport when was invited to play a game with a friend. While initially...

A new center for music education and performance named for the late soul great Otis Redding is now open. The Redding Foundation, run by the family of the singer who electrified audiences...

As a 16-year-old volunteer at the Hay House, Aubrey Newby led visitors through the architectural marvel, telling them the tales of the various owners of this magnificent home.  Nearly three decades...

Predicting exactly when cherry blossoms will bloom is a tricky business, so Macon leaders want to make sure visitors see plenty of pink no matter when they arrive.  Traditionally, the Yoshino cherry...

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has become the first U.S. airline to reach its 100th year. It’s the nation’s most profitable airline with sights set on being the most premium global passenger carrier. But...

A Tubman Museum exhibit displays the history of an often-overlooked instrument: the kazoo. Macon claims to be where the kazoo was invented, however, those details have never been verified. Jeff Bruce,...

When enslaved people fled bondage in the 19th-century South, their enslavers were often forced to describe the people they considered property as human beings in "runaway slave ads" in newspapers....

LISTEN HERE: John Akaki takes pleasure and finds meaning in calling bingo. GPB intern Taleen Hanna brings us this audio postcard. People go to all kinds of places in search of meaning...

In the heart of Macon’s lively downtown lies a community theater that continues to produce performances for the Middle Georgia area as its members take part in productions after nearly 40 years of musicals...

Black-owned businesses are vital to the heart and soul of the Macon community. However, many of these business owners face several challenges throughout their business's lifespan—and their stories reveal...