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Visit Macon Announces First Round of Rescue Funds Grant Recipients

May. 10, 2022

MACON, Ga. (May 9, 2022) — More than $500,000 in relief will be awarded to 13 Macon-Bibb travel and tourism businesses and organizations as part of ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. The American Rescue Funds Act funds will support projects that promote hotel, attraction and event recovery in the area…

TikTok rates Macon in top 10 U.S. cities to visit this spring. Here’s why.

Apr. 19, 2022

The Telegraph by Chelsea Madden Maconites: If you are looking for a new vacation spot, you may not have to go very far. According to a study conducted by My Baggage, Macon was listed as number three…

The Best Places To Visit In The US This Spring

Apr. 15, 2022

The Best Places to Visit in the US This Spring, according to TikTok views. Posted by Paul | Apr 13, 2022| myBaggage Blog Location State Temperature in Spring (March to May) TikTok Views 1…

21 Best Urban Parks and Trails for City-Dwellers Seeking Green Spaces

Mar. 25, 2022

Men's Journal 21 Best Urban Parks and Trails for City-Dwellers Seeking Green Spaces by Perri O. Blumberg Calling all city-dwellers: You need an escape. Research shows spending time in green spaces…

How Macon, Georgia, Became the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World

Mar. 25, 2022

This Georgia Town Is the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Here’s How To Best Experience It…

Can I Substitute Regular Sugar for Powdered Sugar? And Other Essential Sugar Questions Answered

Dec. 10, 2021

It's easy to take powdered sugar for granted...until you don't have it. The quietly dependable ingredient can add just the right touch of airy sweetness to your baked goods and frostings. When it…

Macon's newest hotel to be first full-service stay

Dec. 09, 2021

MACON, Ga.-- Downtown Macon has all kinds of great restaurants, shopping, and activities. But it was missing a hotel...until now. Crews are putting the finishing touches on Hotel Forty Five, set to…

Warm Weather Destinations That Celebrate The Holiday Season In Style

Dec. 01, 2021

The December holiday season is usually associated with cold weather, icicles, snowmen and hot chocolate sipped by a crackling fire. Although northerners always celebrate the holidays in grandiose…

Weekend Getaways

Dec. 01, 2021

During the holidays this winter, many people may not be ready for long distance travel. But short-distance trips are different. There are few hassles, and you don’t have to spend much for a good time…

Stop Struggling to Peel Butternut Squash and Try This Simple Method Instead

Nov. 24, 2021

Why didn’t we think of this before? Butternut squash is a comforting and versatile addition to your holiday table. The best part? Most butternut squash recipes are fairly easy to perfect. There's a…

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