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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
$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.