EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated from its previous version to reflect a venue change.   JD & The Straight Shot planned on bringing the essence of blues, bluegrass and the swagger of rock n’ roll to Macon. They invoke an Americana flame and bring tight harmonies with their music.

  We pass popular tourist sites like Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park every day; we may not even think of how it supports our community.

There is no better way to share a memory than with a good photo. Visit Macon is happy to announce the official launch of Macon Memories Photo Spots. Through a special grant funded by the  Community Foundation of Central Georgia , this is your 'Top 15' guide to incredible Macon photography!

Editor's Note: Do not miss this show.   AJ Ghent likes red wine and wants his audience to experience some peace and healing from his music. His guitar work is something soon to become legendary. 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to muse about where to spend a romantic evening with your partner. Fall in love for the first time or all over again with an ideal date night with your sweetie in Macon.  

  Mike ‘McDuck” Olson brought out his Allman Brothers Band albums when he heard that he is playing in Macon, Georgia. Olson is the guitarist and trumpeter for the Brooklyn-based Lake Street Dive.

By Jackson Dillard Center for Collaborative Journalism     For Molly Stevens, “ the journey started a long, long time ago.”   The singer-songwriter was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. Even though her nearly decade-long career has taken her all over, she finds that her Macon roots are still strong.

Season’s Greetings! The holiday season has arrived! It is time to pull out your jackets and scarves to keep you warm as you head out for outdoor wintertime fun. Drink hot cocoa and go for a stroll under the Christmas Light Show Extravaganza or get out with friends and family to enjoy some of the other holiday festivities that Macon has to offer.

Macon is the place where soul lives ...but it is also the place to satisfy your sweet tooth and those vexing midday cravings for a little sugar. From homemade ice cream to delicious cakes, you are bound to find something that pleases every palette.

Ghost and ghouls, witches and spirits in the night Macon is said to be a pretty haunted place, full