Second Impressions consignment sale is open, today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anderson Conference Center at 5171 Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. Second Impressions is a gently-used clothing and toy sale for children, but they also have maternity clothing and a small selection of newborn necessities, like high chairs. Macon Community News visited …
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has released the deer hunting dates for the 2016-2017 season. For Middle Georgians who hunt in Bibb, Peach, Houston, and Wilkinson counties, bow hunting begins September 10, 2016. Muzzleloader hunting begins October 15, 2016. Firearms days begin October 22, 2016. Either sex deer may be hunted on all days of the season, and deer season, for …
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Before we begin singing “kumbaya” or getting drawn into the emotionalism of praising politically-driven messages of diversity, we need to take the time to engage in critical thinking, not ad campaigns. When I was growing up living in Jacksonville, Florida, in a small neighborhood close to Mayport Naval Base, there were many kinds of kids …
Highlight of events in and around Macon and Middle Georgia for the week of July 28-August 3, 2016. This weekend includes Bragg Jam events for those who love live music and arts. Thursday July 28, Bibb County Schools are hosting an Elementary School Open House from 4 PM – 7 PM at the respective elementary …
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In my roll as a divorce attorney, I recently concluded a long hearing on a claim of contempt of court for violating a divorce order. In the final order, my client lost the marital residence, a house the family had lived in for seven years. But since the children were still in school, the judge …
First the facts; Saturday July 30th and Sunday the 31st is the state of Georgia’s first sales tax holiday of the year. This first tax holiday is focused on clothing, computers, and school supplies. The second sales tax holiday will be September 30th through October 2nd and will be for Energy or Water efficient products. …
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(NewsUSA) – Sponsored News – Across the country, families are embracing the warmer weather and spending more time outside. This year, as families prepare to host a variety of outdoor gatherings, mosquito prevention and protecting against mosquito bites should be top of mind. Mosquitoes transmit numerous diseases and are often described as one of the …
On June 11, 2016, singers, musicians, and performers from all over Georgia gathered at the Grand Opera House in Macon for the 5th annual Georgia Music Awards. Macon native Curtis Worthy was nominated for Best Male Hip-hop Artist 2016, and Macon Community News was fortunate to ask him 10 questions about his music. Q: What …
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Three years ago, Charles Anschutz and Chris Nelms attended a wrestling event and thought they could do it better. They wanted to make wrestling like it used to be – an intimate, family-friendly experience for the fans with some of the best talent in the country. After much planning and action, Anschutz and Nelms were …
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Do you want to be an actor? Well, just like with any other job, you really have to sell yourself. On July 23, the third day of the Macon Film Festival, casting director Cynthia Stillwell held a casting workshop at the Tubman Museum on Cherry Street in Macon titled “Answering the Needs and Desires of …
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This guest post is by the brilliant think tank author Benita Dodd, Vice-President of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation (GPPF). The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of Georgians through public policies that enhance economic opportunity and freedom. ‘Guide to the Issues’ Offers Georgia-focused Solutions By: Benita Dodd The media hype surrounding the political parties’ …
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Polly’s La Mesa is claimed by some to be the first Mexican restaurant in Macon. We were not able to confirm that, but since it opened in the 70’s, it is definitely the oldest. It has also been owned by members of the same family since it debuted. Located at 3439 Pio Nono Ave., a mile south of …
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If things had gone according to the plan laid out by Howard University’s Master’s in Fine Arts program, Joshua Peltier would be the next Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese. Instead of a movie set, however, he spends many of his days behind prison walls and couldn’t be happier about it. “I wanted to be a …
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