By Doug Deal Macon Community News Taking an evening stroll through an alley is something that sounds more like you are looking for trouble than a delicious meal. But, if you have spent enough time downtown, you know there are some excellent places to eat down Mulberry Street Lane. One such restaurant is Tokyo Alley, …
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By Lauren Deal Macon Community News Caprice Thomas is a wife and mother of two beautiful children. She is also a business owner. On Saturday, June 15, 2019, at noon, Caprice’s business, Honey Pot Beauty and Wellness Spa will hold its grand opening. Honey Pot Beauty and Wellness Spa is located at 2710 Sheraton Drive, …
By Eden TomberlinSpillers Orthodontics Spillers Orthodontics celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Macon office on Friday, March 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new building is the first in an area that will be developed into a professional office park. Spillers Orthodontics and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on their …
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Middle Georgia residents have experienced significant rainfalls since last summer, and with the wet weather comes mold and mildew on our homes, patios, walkways, and driveways. I’ve recently seen Gleam Power Washing ads, and I wanted the opportunity to speak to David Gentle, who leads this new division of Gleam Cleaning Pros. In preparation for …
By Naomi Rosan A-OK Portables & Waste Services For the second year running, A-OK Portables & Waste Services is a Gold-Level Sponsor of the Cantrell Run, organized by the Cantrell Center in Warner Robins. The 11th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run has been educating those interested in taking the first steps toward better …
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By Lauren Deal Macon Community News It would be easy to say that life is pretty sweet for Rebekah Thompson, the teenage daughter of Justin and Lynita Thompson. The 11th-grade homeschooler lives here in Bibb County with her parents, her sister Annessa, her grandmother, Grace Allen, and her two sweet dogs, Darby and Todoe. Rebekah …
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By Lauren Deal Macon Community News Looking at Charles Cheek’s beautiful, handmade quilts, it’s hard to imagine that he never picked up a sewing needle before 2010. He practiced taekwondo, rode motorcycles, and raised a tomboy in his daughter, Jessica, who shares his goofball personality, but he didn’t try handcrafting textiles until a dream guided …
Bike Tech is located in a small retail strip on Vineville Avenue. Large bicycles line up invitingly under the front awning, paper tickets attached to their handlebars announcing that they are for sale. The front windows on either side of the entryway are plastered with stickers for various cycling products and manufacturers, local restaurants, and …
Pizza preferences are a very personal thing. The thickness of the crust, the firmness of the crust, the selection of toppings, the density and flavor of the sauce, and the amount of cheese are only parts of the equation that makes a “good” pizza. For everyone the answer is different. Maconites are lucky to have …
Kathleen O’Neal, the owner of Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions, LLC, (OOE) was working a desk job in 2013 when she made the decision to open a canoe and kayak rental business. “I was telecommuting to a software job in Maryland, and I dreaded every morning. I have a law degree from Mercer and thought about going …
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Robin Gatti, Bibb County resident, mother, and owner of Robin Gatti Photography, is all about professional real estate photography. She has been photographing homes for sale, businesses, interior decorator show rooms, renovated homes and anything else real estate-related throughout Middle Georgia for the last 10 years. “I had always wanted to do photography but could …
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As summer fades into fall, teachers, staff, and students return to classrooms across Middle Georgia, families across the region are gearing up for hectic schedules of car pool, homework, and extracurricular activities. Before long, the rainy summer of 2018 will be behind us all, and the holidays will be looming ahead of us. Let’s face …
I have lived in Macon for nearly 15 years and have never eaten at Michael’s on Mulberry, either for lunch, when the restaurant operates as Between the Bread Café with a more casual menu, or in the evening, when the menu shifts to offer a fine dining experience. Every time I have tried to patronize …
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