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Did you know Macon once had a 75-acre public park that was closed rather than integrated? Baconsfield Park’s story, span...
09/26/2025

Did you know Macon once had a 75-acre public park that was closed rather than integrated? Baconsfield Park’s story, spanning segregation, a Supreme Court case, and today’s parking lot, still echoes in our community.

Dive into the past, reflect on the lessons, and see why inclusive public spaces matter now more than ever.

Read the full story in the new issue of Macon Magazine, on stands today!

What other hidden histories should we examine? Email [email protected] to inform us.

The Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival is back on Saturday, October 18, from 1–7 p.m. at Cherry Street Plaza, and it’s shaping...
09/25/2025

The Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival is back on Saturday, October 18, from 1–7 p.m. at Cherry Street Plaza, and it’s shaping up to be a celebration you won’t want to miss.

In our latest issue, we sat down with festival co-chairs Monica Pirela and Elizabeth Almena to talk about what this day means to them, the work that goes into bringing our community together, and the joy of celebrating the cultures, traditions, and people that make Macon richer. Their passion is contagious, and their vision for this festival is bigger than ever, think live music, vibrant performances, authentic food, and a welcoming space for everyone to come together.

Pick up your copy of the magazine today to read their full interview, then join us in person October 18 to experience it all for yourself!

Interview by Edna Ruiz Adams
Photos by Yadira Sandoval Rodriguez

Leadership, for Sheknita Smith, is about honoring the humanity in others. From guiding through Juneteenth celebrations ...
09/24/2025

Leadership, for Sheknita Smith, is about honoring the humanity in others. From guiding through Juneteenth celebrations to chairing the East Macon Federal Credit Union, a project years in the making to fight predatory lending, her work centers on dignity, culture, and community.

Her message to emerging leaders? Uncertainty is part of the process. Clarity comes when you stay true to your values and the impact you want to leave on others.

Read Sheknita’s story and more leaders across every generation in the latest issue of Macon Magazine.

🍽️ What an incredible inaugural Macon Restaurant Week! After over a week of amazing food, tough competition, and many vo...
09/23/2025

🍽️ What an incredible inaugural Macon Restaurant Week! After over a week of amazing food, tough competition, and many votes, here's your winners:

People's Choice Award: Macon Water Ice
Their incredible $20 Deal has officially taken the crown - Cheesesteak, 5-piece wings, fries, water ice, AND lemonade.

478 Date Night Challenge: The Social Duck
They won the hearts of our judges with the perfect date night experience featuring 1 hour of bowling, a mule flight, and bourbon praline bread pudding all for $47.80.

Thank you to:
✨ All 15 participating downtown restaurants who brought their A-game
✨ Every person who voted and made their voice heard
✨ Our community for embracing this new tradition with such enthusiasm
✨ Macon Magazine and all our partners who made this possible

The energy, creativity, and flavors showcased over these 9 days prove that downtown Macon truly is the culinary heart of Middle Georgia.

Congratulations to our winners and THANK YOU to everyone who made Macon Restaurant Week 2025 unforgettable!

September is wrapping up strong in the 478! Sept 25 – Stardew Valley comes to life with a 35-piece orchestra at the Maco...
09/23/2025

September is wrapping up strong in the 478!

Sept 25 – Stardew Valley comes to life with a 35-piece orchestra at the Macon City Auditorium.
Sept 25–28 – Celebrate love, acceptance, and community during ! From family-friendly events to all-day street festivals and drag shows, there’s something for everyone in Downtown Macon.

Mark your calendars and join the fun!

✨ Shanah Tovah, Macon! Wishing our Jewish community a sweet and joyful New Year. 🍎🍯 If you’re celebrating, turn the page...
09/22/2025

✨ Shanah Tovah, Macon! Wishing our Jewish community a sweet and joyful New Year. 🍎🍯 If you’re celebrating, turn the pages to this interview of Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein in this issue. From New York to L.A. to Macon, his multitalented story is anything but ordinary. In our latest Macon Chose Me feature, Aaron shares how this city claimed his heart not once, but twice, and why the creative community, deep connections, and even a good bagel keep him here. From leading Congregation Sha’arey Israel to playing accordion and making hot sauce, Aaron’s life here is a tapestry of celebrating the arts, deep relationships, and love for the place he calls home.

Read his full journey in the Aug/Sept issue of Macon Magazine.

Monday nights are for music!Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra ConcertSeptember 22 • 7:30 p.m. • The Piedmont Grand Ope...
09/22/2025

Monday nights are for music!
Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra Concert
September 22 • 7:30 p.m. • The Piedmont Grand Opera House

The season begins with the co-winner of the 2025 Mercer University Concerto Competition, McDuffie junior Kathryn Fakeley, soloing on Elgar’s deeply moving Cello Concerto, and ends in fireworks with the iconic Firebird Suite. Rising star Joseph Young debuts at the MMSO.

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Great leaders know the value of efficiency, so why should your workouts be any different? In the Aug/Sept Macon Magazine...
09/21/2025

Great leaders know the value of efficiency, so why should your workouts be any different? In the Aug/Sept Macon Magazine, reveals how supersets can help you stay strong, energized, and focused, even on the busiest days.

Tip: If you want to work with some basic weight training but don’t have access to any equipment, try the fitness circuit at Amerson River Park. It’s free and out in the fresh air, perfect for temperate fall days!

On stands now. Grab your copy and get moving.

Macon Fashion Week is Nov. 2 - 8.We launched to preview the programs and with a designer presentation featuring five lo...
09/19/2025

Macon Fashion Week is Nov. 2 - 8.

We launched to preview the programs and with a designer presentation featuring five local and and two Muscogee (Creek) designers at to a crowd of style-minded fans.

Visit maconfashionweek.com to see more about programs, sign up to get involved, and purchase VIP tickets. Early bird price until Oct. 1.

See more FACES photos on our website and in the October/November Arts Issue.

Featured designers:






Dr. Kirby Godsey has spent decades shaping Macon’s future, and today he remains as passionate as ever about the city’s p...
09/18/2025

Dr. Kirby Godsey has spent decades shaping Macon’s future, and today he remains as passionate as ever about the city’s potential. From championing Mercer’s transformative Riverside development to seeing Macon as Georgia’s rising crossroads, his perspective is rooted in optimism and unity.

“Macon is creating its own future,” he says. “The star for Macon has been rising and will continue to rise.”

Read more about Dr. Godsey and other leaders across generations in the latest issue of Macon Magazine.

Scott Mitchell, owner of and has dedicated his life to building community and creating a culture of inclusion here in ...
09/17/2025

Scott Mitchell, owner of and has dedicated his life to building community and creating a culture of inclusion here in Macon. From leading to championing equality across the city, his leadership is rooted in joy, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves to belong.

His work is a reminder that change doesn’t happen overnight; it comes from showing up year after year, creating spaces where people feel seen, celebrated, and safe.

Read Scott’s full story, along with other leaders shaping our city, in the latest issue of Macon Magazine. On stands now!

Mid-September is stacked in the 478! Sept 20 – Dragon Boat Races at Lake Tobesofkee (a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big S...
09/16/2025

Mid-September is stacked in the 478!

Sept 20 – Dragon Boat Races at Lake Tobesofkee (a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart of Georgia )
Sept 20–21 – All Hands Art Fest
Sept 22 – Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra at

Save the dates + grab the latest Macon Magazine, on stands now!

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