Hear The Stories You Won't Find in the History Books at Macon's Ocmulgee Indian Celebration
Sonny Ledford has a story to tell, and you’re going to want to visit Macon to hear it…
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Category: History
The Final Note: Gregg Allman's "Southern Blood"
Gregg Allman has long been considered one of the most influential artists of rock. We know him from his bluesy lyrics and soulful voice as the leader of The Allman Brothers Band and The Gregg Allman Band, but what about the man behind the music…
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Macon Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week 2017!
Macon is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) happening May 7 - 13…
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Black History Month in Macon
Macon has several events happening in celebration of Black History Month. From African American films and performances to hands-on projects and workshops, we have something for everyone. In addition to events, Macon has a plethora of African-American history. Highlighted below are some opportunities to celebrate and educate yourself about Black History at the same time…
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The South Owes the Glory of Pimento Cheese to Macon: This Is How the Story Goes
Now listen little children and I’ll tell you a tale. It’s a story of how agricultural fortitude, culinary finesse, and a lawmaker with diplomatic ties can change everything – including the delicious creamy filling you slather on your daily bread…
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A Beacon At Midnight In Macon
A city on a hill is a thing that cannot be hidden. These were the words of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount, and rather famously borrowed some centuries later by Puritan leader John Winthrop…
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Capricorn Rides Again - Part 2
Photo taken by Doug Nurnberger “I went down to the sacred store, where I'd heard the music years before - but the man there said the music wouldn't play.”…
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The Capricorn Constellation: A Galaxy of Stars
Photo by Doug Nurnberger In Part I of a two-part series, we explore a little bit of the musical and historic galaxy known as Capricorn Records, and the legacy it has imprinted on Macon…
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History Takes Flight at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins
I am standing in the belly of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Warner Robins, touring the Museum of Aviation with a group of colleagues, and wondering how many lives this old girl saved before she was grounded in 2011. Quite a few, apparently…
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Brush Up On Your Mercer Trivia!
Here’s a few facts and bits of trivia you may not know about Mercer for #MUhomecoming:…
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