June marks the beginning of African American Music Appreciation month, originally proclaimed Black Music Month by President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 and later given its’ current name by former President Barack Obama in his 2016 proclamation. Macon is excited to celebrate and participate in such a strong musical heritage the entire month of June! Here are some things to do.

Spring is in the air in Macon, Georgia! Beautiful weather, festivals & events galore, family-friendly activities, & more make for the perfect time to plan a trip. Here's 4 reasons to visit Macon this Spring.

On Sun., June 3 from 2 - 6 p.m, experience 1.8 miles of car-free streets in Downtown Macon. People traffic will replace car traffic, as sections of streets close to cars and open to you! Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets is a car-free celebration of public space; bringing people together to walk, skate, bike, and play in the streets.

Macon has earned the nickname, “The Festival Capital of Georgia” and for good reasons. This Southern city’s events scene begins to bloom each spring, along with its 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees—it’s the cherry blossom capital of the world — and the fun continues all year long.

Every Spring, Macon turns pink as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom throughout the city. To

Spring is in the air and warmer weather means it's time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. From historical sites to newly renovated parks, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside in Macon.

Once a year, Macon's landscape turns pink as 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees blossom around the city. To celebrate these gorgeous trees, Macon holds the International Cherry Blossom Festival . Happening March 16 - 25, here are the top events for this year's festival.

Every year we make the same resolutions, but this year we’re actually doing them. Really. We are. No excuses. And we’re doing them in Macon.

An average Winter day in Macon is about 60 degrees, but there are always a couple of weeks during the year when temperatures reach a chilly 30 degrees or lower. The cold weather shouldn't keep you coped up in your house. Try out these six indoor activities that will keep you warm and entertained.

Growing up, I remember the feeling of pure joy as my parents drove through countless neighborhoods,