If you have not been to the Museum of Aviation recently, you don’t know what you’re missing. The facility combines one of the nation’s largest aeronautical and war history museums with one of Middle Georgia’s premier science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning centers and a venue for family-friendly events. On October 28, 2017, Middle …
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Warner Robins native Crissy Marie Parks is the owner of Sweet Creations by Crissy, a home-based bakery in Macon where she bakes custom cakes, creates sweet treats, and designs candy table and decorations for events ranging from weddings and birthday parties to retirements and graduation celebrations. Crissy has been baking for at least twenty-three years. …
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Looking for a way to meet new people, but not into the downtown scene? Interested in finding a fun new way to get exercise? Enjoy dancing, but wishing you could brush up on your skills? Look no further. The American Legion Post 3 on Thomaston Road in Macon sponsors free dancing, including lessons in different …
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Macon – In August 2013, Greenwood School of Music first opened its doors to the public as Bibb County’s first non-profit, comprehensive music school for all ages and levels of ability. Located off Forsyth Road in North Macon, the school sits back off of a large, rolling, green lawn, sheltered by stout old hardwoods and …
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Rasheda Jones is a music teacher at the Greenwood School of Music in Macon. She sat down with Macon Community News to answer a few questions with us. Macon Community News (MCN): When did you first begin to learn music? Rasheda Jones (RJ): My mother ALWAYS had old instruments just lying around in …
One of the newest crazes that has reached Middle Georgia this summer is the painted rock movement: young and old alike enjoy the fun of creating brightly painted rocks, then “hiding” them around town for others to find. Rocks are painted with anything and everything, from animals and nature symbols to uplifting words and sayings. …
Middle Georgia schools will be closing their doors for the summer soon, and students will be going home for summer vacation. Many children will spend the next few months visiting with their non-custodial parents (the parent that they don’t live with most of the time). Parenting plans vary: some children will keep their regular schedule …
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The world’s oceans are incredibly deep. This video from Tech Insider demonstrate that depth with some creative visuals. Take a look and learn something about what covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwVNkfCov1k
Spring has come early to Middle Georgia, and there is no better way to celebrate spring than a visit to Ft. Valley’s Massee Lane Gardens. The camellias are in full bloom, and over the coming weeks, the rest of nature will blossom along with them. Massee Lane Gardens is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 …
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LuLaRoe clothing is one of the year’s most popular clothing brands for women and girls, and today, women in Macon have the opportunity to shop LuLaRoe for a good cause. Today, Thursday, November 17th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a LuLaRoe clothing pop up sale at 915 Hill Park, Suite 100C, in …
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Azul Salon and Spa is tucked into a little shopping center on Arkwright Road, just off Interstate I-75 north of Macon. It’s a surprisingly airy space, with natural lighting and a subdued palette, perfect for relaxing. The original works of local and regional artists decorate the walls. At Azul, the options are seemingly endless. The …
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The Georgia National Fair in Perry opened on Thursday, October 6, and will run through Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Families from all across the state travel to Perry to experience all of the best in wholesome fun. Be prepared to walk A LOT, although there are accommodations including …
Stubby’s Heroes is a dedicated group of volunteers and advocates who are working to change the negative stigma attached to pit bulls through education and outreach. Jones County resident Elizabeth Worthy was one of the earliest members of Stubby’s Heroes, joining in metro Atlanta in 2012, and she has brought her passion for pit bull activism with her …
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