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Visit Macon to Celebrate the “Spirit of Travel” During National Travel & Tourism Week May 3rd-9th

May. 05, 2020

Visit Macon will celebrate the “Spirit of Travel” during National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) May 3-9. NTTW celebrates the travel and hospitality industry and the huge impact travel and tourism has…

Visit Macon to host virtual events for NTTW

May. 04, 2020

The annual event celebrates the travel and hospitality industry, as well as the impact tourism has on residents, and businesses. This year, Visit Macon will celebrate several virtual events that…

Macon to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week virtually

May. 04, 2020

Macon, GA--National Travel and Tourism weeks kicked off at the start of May! Although much of the country is on lockdown due to Covid-19 Visit Macon plans to celebrate the week virtually with…

First local singing competition helps area COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund

Apr. 20, 2020

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Mercer University along with United Way of Central Georgia has partnered with other local organizations to bring the first-ever singing competition to Middle Georgia. The…

11 Historical Venues in Georgia That Will Charm Attendees

Apr. 10, 2020

From storied theatres that once hosted musical greats like Louis Armstrong, to beautifully maintained Colonial-era gardens, there’s no shortage of historical meeting and event venues across Georgia…

United Way & Mercer University to host virtual band competition fundraiser

Apr. 06, 2020

MACON, Ga. -- United Way of Central Georgia, Mercer University Athletics, Visit Macon and 100.9 The Creek, are partnering for the first-ever 478 SINGS United. Officials say the event will celebrate…

Local artists look for creative ways to reach people amidst coronavirus isolation

Apr. 03, 2020

COVID-19 continues taking a toll on the sick and the well, including the community’s artists, actors and musicians. A peek at what they’re doing shows challenge and innovation. “Fortunately, I haven’t…

While sheltering at home, how to explore Georgia from your Atlanta couch

Mar. 30, 2020

As the city continues to operate under a “shelter at home” order, and popular escapes in places like North Georgia Mountain counties declare themselves off-limits to Atlanta, it’s not surprising many…

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS OFFER VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Mar. 27, 2020

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) – This time of year, downtown Macon is usually packed for the “Pinkest Party on Earth.” However, due to event cancellations surrounding COVID-19, organizers are finding…

Cherry Blossom Festival moves to online events amid coronavirus crisis

Mar. 27, 2020

MACON, Ga. — Right about now, we'd all be in our pink, taking in the many Cherry Blossom Festival events around town. This year, coronavirus forced the festival to cancel most everything, but there…

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