Macon Magazine

Macon Magazine Celebrating the local soul in Macon and Central Georgia since 1986

“We are so happy to offer it [The Flying Biscuit Cafe] at a time when Macon is experiencing a resurgence.” - Jason Estev...
08/02/2025

“We are so happy to offer it [The Flying Biscuit Cafe] at a time when Macon is experiencing a resurgence.” - Jason Esteves, co-owner

Welcome to the Downtown Macon neighborhood, !

Open seven days a week, don’t just take Little Richard’s expression: Try it for yourself!

Read more on owners Ariel and Jason Esteves in an upcoming issue of Macon Magazine.

The Flying Biscuit Cafe
588 Mulberry Street
Macon

08/02/2025

🎉 Oh, what a night! Macon Magazine’s August/September Leadership Issue is officially out in the world — and we toasted its release in true Downtown Macon First Friday fashion at Rabbit Hole 🥂💫
We also revealed the sweet victors of Macon Baking Week 🍰🍌🍫
🥇 Layers – Peaches and Cream Cake
🥈 Sweet Eleanor's – Whipped Banana Pudding Cups
🥉 Taste and See – Flourless Chocolate Torte

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Macon’s movers, shakers, and bakers. 🧡 We were expecially pleased to see so many of our 5 Under 40 Young Leaders and Leaders Through the Lifespan in attendance - we loved connecting these fresh faces with the community they commit to serve.

This First Friday, CELEBRATE our leaders and the launch of our new Leadership Issue.At 5 p.m.Gather at At 5:15 p.m.We’l...
07/31/2025

This First Friday, CELEBRATE our leaders and the launch of our new Leadership Issue.

At 5 p.m.
Gather at
At 5:15 p.m.
We’ll raise a toast to our August/September delivery, The Leadership Issue.
811 Forsyth Street

PLUS! We’ll announce the Macon Baking Week winners.

And then!
Get around for Macon’s First Friday gallery walk.

Can’t make it? Subscribe online to receive it in your mailbox next week. Link in bio.

Leah Duval is breathing life into her neighborhood’s history and future with the upcoming For Unionville By Unionville (...
07/28/2025

Leah Duval is breathing life into her neighborhood’s history and future with the upcoming For Unionville By Unionville (F.U.B.U.) arts and music festival, set for Summer 2026.

Born and raised in the community, Leah is rallying neighbors, artists, and visionaries to reclaim space, celebrate culture, and write a new chapter for Unionville, one of pride, purpose, and power.

From community meetings to grant-writing to deep listening, this is what building a legacy looks like. And it’s just getting started.

Read the full story in the latest issue of Macon Magazine.

Story by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr.

Thank you all for alerting us to the server error on the Macon Baking Week website. Our web admin has fixed the error. G...
07/26/2025

Thank you all for alerting us to the server error on the Macon Baking Week website. Our web admin has fixed the error. Go eat, then go vote!

The latest issue of Macon Magazine is on the way, and it’s all about momentum. Meet the Five Under 40 Young Leaders and ...
07/25/2025

The latest issue of Macon Magazine is on the way, and it’s all about momentum. Meet the Five Under 40 Young Leaders and many more groundbreakers shaping our future, explore the Downtown Macon building boom, and dive into powerful stories on leadership, identity, and impact across every stage of life.

It represents as a voice of confidence we could all stand to hear, especially in trying times. If you’ve ever needed to hear something good, this issue’s for you. Real progress isn’t a solo act. It’s built slowly, through listening, lifting each other up, and finding the people who stay in the story long enough to see what’s possible.

Introducing our 2025 Five Under 40 Young Leaders:
Marjie Dickey Roquemore
Darius Maynard
Andy Moore
C. Shanelle Booker
Richard Frazier-Sostillio

Georgia Department of Agriculture Community Foundation of Central Georgia Blue Bird Corporation U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Theatre Macon

Pictured by Jessica Whitley Photography in front of the progress taking place at Neel's Lofts NewTown Macon Macon+Bibb County. Subscribers receive it in their mailbox and help make it all possible. Subscribe at maconmagazine.com/subscribe.

Introducing Announcements!Did your business just open, relocate, hire someone new, win an award, or celebrate an anniver...
07/23/2025

Introducing Announcements!

Did your business just open, relocate, hire someone new, win an award, or celebrate an anniversary? Or, is something else exciting coming up?

Submit your announcement and one high-quality photo — we’ll help you share it with Macon, the Central Georgia region, and beyond.
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$525 per announcement in one edition

Includes a short write-up (75 words or less) + 1 photo placement edition(s) of your choice (print + digital).

Submit + see more:
https://maconmagazine.com/celebrate-with-us/

Reese Soul is a creative force. Artist. Teacher. Organizer. He wears all the hats and makes them look good. One of these...
07/22/2025

Reese Soul is a creative force. Artist. Teacher. Organizer. He wears all the hats and makes them look good. One of these hats is organizing annual family-friendly event, Bragg Fam, taking place this year at , where Reese pours his heart into sound engineering and creative endeavors evert day.

His passion for access, education, and local artistry shows us that you don’t have to leave Macon to dream big or make magic.

Read the full interview at maconmagazine.com and get your kids signed up for Bragg Fam at braggjam.org

Interview by Amelie Horace
Photo by

Students, faculty, and community members from Mercer’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Mercer Singers, and Choral So...
07/21/2025

Students, faculty, and community members from Mercer’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Mercer Singers, and Choral Society of Middle Georgia took the stage at Carnegie Hall, turning one of the world’s most iconic venues into a celebration of homegrown talent, mentorship, and musical heritage.

With a world premiere by renowned composer Mack Wilberg and a stage shared between rising stars and seasoned pros, this performance was more than a concert; it was a passing of the torch, a community effort, and a bold statement about what’s possible when excellence meets opportunity.

Read the full story in the June/July issue of Macon Magazine.

Story by
Photos by DCINY Production/ Dan Wright Photography

Nothing brings a community together like a shared sweet tooth.Join us July 20–27 for The Great Macon Baking Week, a deli...
07/21/2025

Nothing brings a community together like a shared sweet tooth.

Join us July 20–27 for The Great Macon Baking Week, a delicious celebration of local bakers, businesses, and creativity.

Pick up your passport, try desserts from all over town, and win prizes while supporting local businesses. And don’t forget to tag us in your photos!

From chemistry labs to craft cocktails, Brandon Lawler’s journey back home has been anything but ordinary. As the owner ...
07/19/2025

From chemistry labs to craft cocktails, Brandon Lawler’s journey back home has been anything but ordinary. As the owner of and co-founder of , Brandon is helping shape the future of downtown Macon one drink, one DJ night, and one community connection at a time.

JBA has evolved from a corner dive bar into a cornerstone of Macon’s nightlife scene, championing live music, hosting lyric lounges, and offering sober-friendly options, such as crafted mocktails. Brandon’s story is one of roots, resilience, and the kind of hometown loyalty that keeps Macon’s heartbeat strong.

Read more in the latest issue of Macon Magazine.

Interview by Haleigh Dearden + Photo by Mike Young

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