Macon’s historic Capitol Theatre — built as a bank in 1897, converted into a cinema house two years after the start of World War I and most recently operated as a performance venue — has changed hands once again. Mercer University has purchased the building on Second Street from the Moonhanger Group, a local restaurant and catering company owned by Wes Griffith.
Much of the East Coast and Midwest are preparing for a large winter storm that is predicted to begin this weekend and end by Monday, and some projections show that its impact may stretch down to Macon.
Bragg Jamuary, an annual battle of bands, comes back to JBA, a bar and music venue on Cherry Street in downtown Macon at 9 p.m. Thursday for the third of four concerts. Fans vote each week for their favorite of three bands, and the four winners move on to a final vote for a $1,500 cash prize.
Georgia State Sen. John F. Kennedy announced his resignation from the state legislature to run for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, launching a special election to fill his vacant District 18 seat.
Macon residents caught their first glimpse of the newly renovated Rosa Parks Square during the annual Christmas Light Extravaganza after the green space officially reopened Nov. 28, 2025. While final touches are still being applied to the park, the city debuted the square early with a 40-foot-tall snowman for the extravaganza.
The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza is back downtown with music, lights and crowds filling the streets each night. The event features rows of glowing walkways lined with lighted Christmas trees, giant ornaments, reindeer figures, musical instruments and a sleigh, all moving and flickering in sync ...
Covington, Ga. might look like a regular small town, but it is actually one of the most-filmed places in the South. Its streets have shown up in countless movies and TV shows, making it a kind of open-air studio.
MerServe's Hunger and Homelessness Committee hosted its first “Giving Thanks and Giving Back” from Nov. 21-23, a Thanksgiving-themed event with six separate community service opportunities.
Mercer sorority Chi Omega is debuting two limited edition drinks this week with Mercer on Mission success story ZBeans. The collaboration, which organizers said will be available only until Friday, Nov. 14, features two offerings.
A vacant patch of land off Riverside Drive and between Spring Second streets in Macon will be the new site of Mercer's School of Medicine.
Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, are facing uncertainty as the program has been partially suspended due to the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.
In the sports world, hockey season just started, and for Macon hockey fans far from the ice rinks of Boston and New York, the city has its own team.
The Alexander II Math and Science Magnet School, located a block from Mercer's campus, opened a new outdoor classroom on Thursday, Oct. 30.
All around Mercer’s campus, the leaves are changing, the breeze is starting to catch a chill and fall is coming in full swing. In spite of this beautiful change of scenery, students tend to spend more time indoors preparing for finals and completing course projects as the semester comes to a close.
The 567 Center in downtown Macon hosts exhibits, offers art classes and has a free gallery open throughout the week that has monthly themes. Open 11 a.m to 4 p.m on weekdays, the gallery offers upcoming artists the opportunity to feature their work. The 567 Center showcases their new exhibit themes on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m.
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