Local author’s “Funzy the Fox” offers families a new way to play together

By Lauren Deal Macon Community News Bryan Scott has an incredible enthusiasm for God, family, and fun. He is the founder of Worthwhile Pursuits, LLC, and the creator of Find Me Funzy the Fox, a hide-and-seek game for families. (L to R) Asa, Julie, Bryan, Avery, and Brynn Scott. Photo courtesy Bryan Scott. When families …

CEA announces winners from Winter Tournament

Guest post by Shawn Shivdat On Saturday, February 24th, Chess Empowerment Association of Middle Georgia hosted Middle Georgia’s largest K-12 chess tournament. The tournament consisted of a United States Chess Federation rated section and an unrated section. Over 70 students registered, representing 18 schools and teams across Middle Georgia. The top five players in the …

Reboot “retrocade” brings old time favorites back to life

There’s a new bar in town and it has changed the way local barhops usually take the edge off. Reboot, as it is aptly named, is considered “the nerdiest bar in town.” When it comes to what most view as a typical bar, Reboot clearly redefines what is expected. It’s not your traditional bar in …

Pokémon GO item cost and currency conversion charts

If you’ve been to downtown Macon, you have likely seen people walking with their heads in their phones swiping furiously. No, texting has not become more popular, Pokémon GO has become a popular hit game that has brought Maconites into the augmented world of Pokémon. The game truly comes into its own in an urban …

What is Pokemon Go and why are these people on my lawn?

Tips and tricks available at the end of this article. If you have been on social media recently, you’ve already become aware of something called Pokemon Go, based on the world of Japanese Pocket Monsters or Pokemon. If you haven’t, you may have been surprised by families, college students and others cutting through your lawn …