The Historic Macon Foundation (HMF) held its semi-annual flea market recently, running for three days from March 31 to April 2. The market has been a staple of Macon's yearly calendar of events since it started more than 40 years ago.
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Mercer casts their votes in the 2022 midterm elections
By Henry Keating and Maura Rutledge | November 9Latest stories
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Trouble in Tatnall Square Park: A feud for the Wednesday market
By Maura Rutledge | November 4The “great” Mulberry Market divide has left Mercer students who frequented the previous weekly market confused and concerned.
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Friends of the Library opens bookstore in Macon
By Gabriel Kopp | November 1Much of the proceeds from the sale and store go towards supporting libraries, including those like Washington Memorial Library on College Street.
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Macon community celebrates Pride in the Park
By Maura Rutledge | October 7The goal of Macon Pride in the Park was to promote community and acceptance, Macon Pride Vice President Charlotte Storey said.
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Macon Pride Festival promises an event-filled week of celebration
By Maura Rutledge | September 25As fall approaches, so does the return of the annual Macon Pride Festival. This year's festival is a seven-day long celebration beginning on Sept. 26 full of food, vendors, drag and, of course, pride.
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Z Beans Coffee continues expanding across state lines
By Dean Yusuf | September 13Z Beans Coffee imports its product through fair trade practices directly from farmers in Ecuador with a mission of creating sustainable solutions for hardworking farmers in order to enable them to build a better life for themselves, their families and their communities.
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Coffee shop with "grandma’s house" vibes opens in Ingleside Village
By Tyler Jones | September 5In 2018, Adriana Horton noticed a vacant space next to Garden Society and became obsessed with the building. She began to envision what her shop would look like, imagining a space that's welcoming, comfortable and authentic.
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From Depop flipper to business owner: A Mercer first-year's entrepreneurial journey
By Henry Keating | August 22Across the United States and the southeast, people just like Noah Silver have fallen for the retro-vinyl craze.
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17th annual Macon Film Festival to feature 80 films, diverse lineup
By Rachel-Kate Bowdler | August 18The festival spends months curating content for the weekend. This year, more than 80 films will be featured from worldwide submissions with 14 countries represented.
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Tatnall Square Park's Mulberry Market offers Mercer community local fresh produce, handmade goods
By Maura Rutledge | April 26The weekly market was founded in 2009 by the Community Health Works and the City of Macon as a means to provide sustainable food while also aiding local businesses and farmers, according to the Mulberry Market website.
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Atrium Health Navicent’s Food as Medicine Market is available to patients in need of food and food education
By Dean Yusuf | April 20An SFP is a food distribution center that gives food to those who have food insecurity. The Food as Medicine Market will also be offering education on general good nutrition.
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Macon Mall amphitheater breaks ground, community members hope to see new life in west Macon
By Lars Lonnroth | April 5“What better place to start the next 200 years than right here, in the center of our community,” Miller said. “This is truly a community effort (…) We’re going to have each and every person provide their input so this can be your amphitheater.”
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Hello Boba Café has grand opening as Cherry Blossom Festival begins
By Dean Yusuf | March 22Hello Boba hopes to provide Macon and the surrounding areas with a unique, immersive experience within the café.
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Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns from hiatus to celebrate 40th anniversary
By Henry Keating | March 17After a two year hiatus, the plan is to bring the festival back at full throttle.
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$2 million allocated to Macon violence intervention organizations
By Samantha Homcy | March 2In July 2021, the County Commission approved $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used for community violence intervention services.
