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Extras are needed for civil rights protest scenes in Macon as Disney+ films "Genius: MLK/X" at the end of January.

200+ movie extras needed for Disney+ series on MLK and Malcolm X

"Genius: MLK/X" will be filming in downtown Macon scenes of civil rights era protests in Selma and New York
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 13, 2023
The Grand Opera House paid tribute to the life and service of Visit Macon's Steven Fulbright who died Tuesday at age 42.

Steven Fulbright ‘lit up every room’ before his untimely death at 42

Visit Macon tourism executive who died following a stroke is remembered as a Macon champion, tireless servant and loving friend to all
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 8, 2022
Crews built a temporary set at Dunlap Park at Third and Poplar streets for 'The Color Purple' musical that filmed in downtown Macon in April, 2022. Liz Fabian/File

‘Filling station’ built in downtown for Warner Bros. new film

Extras are needed for filming "The Color Purple" musical at the Douglass and Capitol theaters and downtown Macon
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 30, 2022
Film crews are back in Macon to film TBS's "Go Big Show" Season 2 at the Coliseum. Host Bert Kreischer, (left to right), and judges "The American Nightmare" Cody, Jennifer Nettles, Rosario Dawson will be returning. Snoop Dogg, right, will be replaced by DJ Khaled.

TBS ‘Go Big Show’ filming season two at Macon Coliseum

Filming set to begin on Poplar Street, skate park at Carolyn Crayton Park and Terminal Station for season two.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 3, 2021
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