Four years ago, we started Macon Community News as a project to stem the tide of constant negativity in the news and the seeming lack of coverage of small local events, organizations and businesses. Not as a competitor to The Macon Telegraph or other news sources, just as something to augment what is covered by …
Commentary: Don’t share unneeded negativity
Ever notice how so many aspects of the world seem to be depressing and saturated with constant negativity? Over the last few years, I have developed a theory as to why. Back in college, I majored in chemical engineering and so many of my analogies return to what I know. One of the concepts you …
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The Choral Society of Middle Georgia is looking for a few good singers
The Choral Society of Middle Georgia has been providing music to audiences in Macon and beyond since 1975. Membership is open to all high school and adult singers in the community, including senior citizens. Rehearsals are held in the McCorkle Music Building on the campus of Mercer University every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 …
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Greenwood School of Music grows to reach new audience
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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Seeing the solar eclipse doesn’t have to, shouldn’t be expensive
On August 21, the entire North American continent is going to be treated to an amazing spectacle as the moon slowly moves between the Earth and the Sun. Starting in the mid-Pacific ocean, the center of the moon's shadow will trek across the US from Oregon to South Carolina as it retires in the mid-Atlantic. As …
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MCN asks ten questions with Rasheda Jones, music teacher at the Greenwood School of Music
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 …
Macon GA Rocks
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. …
Sky’s the limit at Rigby’s Entertainment Complex
Warner Robins - Rigby’s Entertainment Complex in Warner Robins has some changes in store for anyone seeking to “get some fun.” Rigby’s currently offers bowling, mini golf, arcade games, roller skating and an on-site dining facility. They are expanding their operations to include a themed water park, two hotels, and an amphitheater. With all the …
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Wellston Station has coffee and tunes brewing
Warner Robins - Entrepreneurial husband and wife duo Stephen and Connie Rollyson are serving up a triple dose of delightfulness at their establishment, Wellston Station. Wellston Station is a combined café, restaurant, and music venue. And if you are not familiar with the history of Warner Robins, the name Wellston is derived from the late …
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Google will help you find your lost Android phone
A lost phone is a panic inducing situation, especially if you lose it while out doing a days worth of errands and having no idea where it was put down and if it was stolen. Luckily, there is a simple and intuitive way to find your phone with no cost and nothing else to buy …
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Wesleyan Market hosts local artisans and handcrafters
Macon, Georgia- The Wesleyan Market has been bringing the Middle Georgia community together since 2008. The market is a platform for local vendors who grow, and produced commodities as well as homemade crafts. It is located at 4760 Forsyth Road on the campus of Wesleyan College. Hannah Doan the Director of Wesleyan Market shared some …
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Johnny V’s is a comfort food hidden gem
Comfort food is a whole other category of food that has its own rules and expectations. Comfort food is all about the family feel, the service, a low price and "hitting the spot" of a craving or getting a fix of home style cooking without the dishes. Johnny V's has been around for forever, but …
Cookout’s innovative two lane drive-thru is great when you’re in a hurry
We normally do not feature stories about major chain restaurants, but here is a tip for everyone in Middle Georgia when you are in a hurry and want to pick something up at Cookout on Eisenhower. If you confused by Cookout's two lane drive-thru system at this store, you are not alone. At first glance, …
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