Local law firm awards scholarship

By Courtney Singer Law Offices of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill The Law Offices of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill, a personal injury law firm in Macon, recently announced the winner of its 2019 college scholarship program. The firm will award a $2,500 educational scholarship to Adrian Robert Thomas, Jr. Adrian, a third-year student at the University …

Rock Candy Tours offer musical view of Macon

By Jamie Weatherford Rock Candy Tours, LLC Rock Candy Tours is a music history tour that focuses on downtown Macon. Although there are common elements of the tours, each one is unique. Most of the tours require 24-hour advanced reservations, although additional notice may be prudent for private events. “Rock, roll and stroll through Macon’s …

Dare to be great at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this summer

By Lauren Deal Macon Community News As we enter into July, the days are gradually growing shorter (and hotter!), and students are entering their final month of summer vacation. Baseball season is in full swing, yet the start of football season is still far away. Middle Georgia’s student-athletes are already preparing for the upcoming season. …

Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions offers trips down river

By Lauren Deal Macon Community News When Kathleen O’Neal invited me to join Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions for a trip down the Ocmulgee River in one of her kayaks, I was unexpectedly nervous. I was active in the Girl Scout program from the time I started school until well after I graduated, and I spent almost …

Yoga in the park offered in Tattnall Square Park

Staff Writer Macon Community News Starting Wednesday, May 8th, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, local yoga teachers will lead you through an all-levels class from beginners to seasoned yogis. The classes are every Wednesday at Tattnall Square Park, and although there is no set fee to participate, donations are requested. Instructors Tia Pike, Jenni …

Heed these tips to stop playing catchup when growing tomatoes

By Jake Price Lowndes County Extension Service The desire for fresh, homegrown tomatoes is the main reason many homeowners plant gardens. Most tomato plants are planted in late March through early May, and every spring some homeowners run into problems with their tomato plants. Tomatoes are susceptible to a lot of diseases. Once infected, it …