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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
Visitors to the Tubman African American Museum visit the gift shop Thursday. The Museum's Pan African Festival is this weekend in the parking lot of the Macon Coliseum.

Pan African Festival, craft beers, Fired Works pottery round out April

Thousands of people are expected to attend upcoming festivals in downtown Macon
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 21, 2022
Bryan Nichols holds zip ties in his mouth as he strings bulbs for the Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza that kicks off Black Friday in Downtown Macon.

Downtown Macon calendar packed with November activities

First Friday, Veterans Day parade, concerts, Christmas lights and holiday shopping expected to lure nearly 500,000 people
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 5, 2021
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis hopes a new Outreach Center will help curb violent crime after a record number of homicides in 2020.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 3

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 3, 2021
Karen Hix of the Macon Arts Alliance hangs ornaments that will be featured in their Homemade Holiday Sale during the November First Friday in downtown.

Christmas shopping season kicks off early in downtown Macon

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
November 3, 2020
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