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Archival photo of the Roxy Theatre when it operated as a music and movie venue.
Historic Headaches
Sarah Pounds, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

It can be easy to forget about a place’s significance when no one is taking care of it. Especially when you don’t know who is supposed to...

Helen Smith photographed in the Fall of 2015 at the Macon-Bibb County Senior Center on Adams Street.
The Patrons: Helen Smith
Ireal James, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Patricia Harris photographed at the Macon-Bibb County Senior Center on Adams Street in the Fall of 2015.
The Patrons: Patricia Harris
Ireal James, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Alice Bailey photographed in the Center for Collaborative Journalism in the Fall of 2015.
The Patrons: Alice Bailey
Parker Van Riper, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Ruth James photographed at the Macon-Bibb County Senior Center on Adams Street in Fall 2015.
The Patrons: Ruth Hill
Avery Braxton, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Nathaniel Person photographed for the Center for Collaborative Journalism in the Fall 2015.
The Patrons: Nathaniel Person
Emanuela Rendini, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Leroy Thomas Sr. photographed in the Center for Collaborative Journalism in Fall 2015.
The Patrons: Leroy Thomas Sr
Jackson Dillard, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

The Roxy Theatre opened its doors sometime in the early 1950s and played host to movies and shows for nearly a decade. At that time, the theater...

Ron Wheeler
The Performers: Ron Wheeler
Taylor Drake, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

Back in its heyday, the Roxy Theatre was more than just a place to catch a movie. It also played host to live music and local shows. The Roxy...

Hamp Swain, The King Bee. Photo provided in November 2015.
The Performers: Hamp Swain, The King Bee
Jenna Eason, Center for Collaborative Journalism • December 10, 2015

Back in its heyday, the Roxy Theatre was more than just a place to catch a movie. It also played host to live music and local shows. The Roxy...