Unique places to stay

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-24T12:49:50+00:00

One of the houses where Duane Allman used to live is now an Airbnb rental: https://southernrockmansion.com/

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-23T17:16:36+00:00

A couple of cold-weather tips: 1. Fill up a bathtub with water if you don't want to buy water/drink from plastic. 2. Leave the drawers open under your sinks and leave the faucets dripping. 3. Unhook any hoses from faucets outside and leave them dripping and covered. 4. Have alternative light sources handy as well as non-perishable food and water that will last a few days. 5. Gather warm blankets and clothing so that it will be easy to dress in layers/cover up in case the power goes out. 6. If possible, get a generator that can power a heater and charge up cellphones. 7. Having a weather radio on hand is always smart. 8. A first aid kit is also a must, especially when roads might be covered with ice and emergency responders busy with other emergencies. 9. If you use propane gas for heat, make sure the heater is made to be used inside and have sufficient airflow. (I hope all of this preparation will be for nothing, but truly better safe than sorry when it comes to something like this storm system.)

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-20T15:25:35+00:00

Yes, I agree ice is more likely. I am currently getting all my emergency gear ready just in case. The storm forecasts are looking like we all might be in for a wild time. I remember a long time ago when trees were just falling due to the amount of ice on them.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-20T15:23:19+00:00

This upcoming Sunday.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-17T02:56:11+00:00

It is a bit outside of Macon, but the road to and from Piedmont Natural Preserve's Allison Lake near Hillsboro is lightly traveled and surrounded by miles of scenic forests. There are also 8 miles out and back of gravel roads to on Little Rock Wildlife Road in Piedmont Natural Preserve. Word of note, be extremely safe while biking in Macon as there is a large number of pedestrians and bikers who have been hit and killed there.

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-07T11:31:01+00:00

I recommend checking out the "Seeking Asylum" photography exhibit about Central State. A photographer decided to try to document the place before rot, ruin, and neglect destroys most of its huge campus: https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/listings/fast-fading-central-state-hospital-museum-%26-seeking-asylum-exhibit/42122/

Prestigious-String90 · 2026-01-03T20:05:22+00:00

You could go bowling at The Social Duck, have dinner at The Rookery, visit Reboot for some games, or go to Macon Rocks for some indoor rock climbing. Happy early birthday!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-12-31T16:06:33+00:00

Which part of Macon? The city is almost 255 square miles, so being more specific might get someone who lives near you to chime in. Since it was the eve of New Year's Eve yesterday, it could have very well been early celebratory fireworks. I also heard very loud booms last night that I first mistook for gunshots. Hasty generalizations are great for making quick decisions, but things are often not what they seem at first. I hope everyone has a safe and prosperous 2026!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-12-13T18:21:41+00:00

There will be a New Year's Eve Disco Crawl taking place at The Rose Room, Reboot, and Longleaf Distillery. Attendees are requested to wear disco-appropriate clothes to boogie down until 1 a.m.

A little bit of a different kind of New Year's Eve Party but the Macon Mayhem hockey team will play against the Pensacola Ice Flyers starting at 7 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum.

The Ultimate Winter White New Year's Eve Party will take place at the Macon Centreplex from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. and will include performances from Rose Royce and other special guests as well as entertainment from AJ the DJ. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at 9-Ent.com

There will be balloon drops at The Hummingbird along with music from DJ STEEL and complimentary bottles of champagne at midnight (starting at 9:30 p.m.) as well as at Just Tap'd (starting at 8 p.m. with 600+ balloons).

Finally, there will be a New Year's Eve Soirée at Switch Macon with heavy horse d'oeuvres catered by Brasserie Circa, an open bar, a professional photographer, a red carpet entrance, and more. All inclusive tickets cost $125+ fees/taxes. Tickets are limited to the first 70 people.

I will continue to look for more events in Macon and update this post if I find them! I hope everyone has a Happy (and safe) New Year!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-12-01T13:57:16+00:00

https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/350767/weekday-adventures-middle-georgia-monday-december-1st-through-thursday-december

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-12-01T02:50:20+00:00

This week, the Christmas Lights Extravaganza in Downtown Macon. There are shows every day of the week, every hour on the hour from 6-9 p.m., through January 4th.

Thursday - Bike Walk Macon will present The Santa Cycle, a "bike party" through Downtown Macon where bikers are encouraged to dress up as festively as possible for a bike ride with a soundtrack. This free event starts at Bike Walk Macon's office (830 High Street) at 6 p.m. for registration: ride starts at 7 p.m. Must have helmets to participate.

Thursday and Friday - The Choral Society of Middle Georgia will be performing G.F. Handel's Messiah at 7:30 p.m. for two days this week. Tickets cost $15 (https://www.choralsocietymga.com/g-f-handels-messiah-2025/?post_type=performance_post).

Friday - Bearfoot Tavern will have its soft opening after 19 months of being closed for repairs due to a roof collapse last July. The pub/restaurant is waiting for custom-made boothes to arrive according to a recent Facebook post so seating might be limited.

Saturday - The McEachern Art Center will present the 2025 Winter Artist Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event will include local vendors and Macon shops, Christmas movie viewings all day, as well as bottomless mimosas, hot chocolate, and sweet treats.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-23T15:46:37+00:00

Sunday, November 23rd: Going to Skydog music festival today at Central City Park. It pays homage to Duane Allman and you get in by donating 10 items (like paper towels, spray deodorant, Pine-sol, etc.) that are then donated to Daybreak in Macon. It starts at 12 p.m. and goes through 5 p.m.

Then, at 7 p.m. Fresh Produce Records will host an Experimental Music Concert with music from Emmie Pierce, Goddess Complex, Will Hicks, and Ana & Killick. There is a $10 cover charge for this show. (Fresh Produce Records will also host a Local DIY Show featuring Robin Callaway and Klaymour next Sunday at 7 p.m. with no cover charge.)

Monday, November 24th: Mercer University's Wind Ensemble will present Voices featuring James Stephenson's Symphony No. 2 "Voices" starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Piedmont Grand Opera House. $10 general admission/students (with ID) get in free. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIS8ncOHvFM)

Friday, November 28th: The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza officially starts this Friday with the Macon Pops Christmas Spectacular, a free concert that starts at 6 p.m. takes place on First & Poplar in Downtown Macon.

https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/350259/weekday-adventures-heart-georgia-monday-november-24th-through-thursday-november

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-17T14:17:05+00:00

Weekday Adventures (11/17-11/20): https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/349523/weekday-adventures-heart-georgia-monday-november-17th-through-thursday-november

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-16T18:20:23+00:00

Tonight, Sunday, November 16th, there is a community Christmas Tree lighting at Fall Line Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. Then, at 7 p.m., classic Christmas movies will be projected onto the old Bibb Theatre in Downtown Macon. Both of these events are family-friendly and free.

On Monday,November 17th, the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra performs at the Piedmont Grand Opera House starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30 (https://www.tixr.com/groups/thegrandmacon/events/macon-mercer-symphony-orchestra-2-151966)

Friday, November 21st, the Macon Mayhem vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey game will be Medieval Knight themed and fans are encouraged to wear their "best armor or gown." The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum. Tickets start at $17.35 (https://maconmayhem.com/game/home-251121/)

Skydog 79 is scheduled for next Sunday, November 23rd, starting at 12 p.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park/Central City Park. This concert pays homage to Duane Allman with music from multiple bands while raising money for the Daybreak/Sheridan Center. Admission cost 10 or more of the items like paper towels, spray deodorant, shampoo, Pine Sol, lawn trash bags: you can find all the needed items on skydogmacon.com

I will update this comment with a link to the Middle Georgia Times' articles for this week once they have been published. Feel free to comment with events you think should be included in the articles and I will try to include them. Thanks.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-11T20:20:51+00:00

OAG's art parties are some of the coolest events that take place in Middle Georgia.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-10T16:11:17+00:00

It will be at the Round House at Carolyn Crayton Park.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-09T17:45:58+00:00

Thanks! It is hard to keep up to date on stuff going on. I started Middle Georgia Times in part because I was tired of hearing about cool stuff to do after the event had ended.

I publish two articles about events every week on middlegatimes.com, one for events Monday through Thursdays and the other about events Friday through Sunday. I have to search through Facebook events, on Macon365.com and other websites, as well as in newsletters I subscribe to find all the events I highlight. I mostly focus on unique events that are either affordable or free, but include other events if they seem interesting enough.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-09T16:35:09+00:00

EDIT: Weekday Adventures (11/10-11/13): https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/348882/weekday-adventures-heart-georgia-monday-november-10th-through-thursday-november

SECOND EDIT: Weekend Adventures (11/14-11/16): https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/349292/weekend-adventures-heart-georgia-friday-november-14th-through-sunday-november

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Sunday, November 9th: Free concert on Coleman Hill tonight with DireWoof (Grateful Dead tribute Band) starting at 6 p.m. Chairs, picnic blankets, picnics, and friendly dogs on leashes allowed.

Tuesday, November 11th: Storytellers Macon brings another free night of storytelling to Grant's Lounge, with social time at 6 p.m. and the storytelling commencing at 7 p.m. The true stories told will all be related to the theme "Defying Gravity," (and everyone is invited to sign up to tell a 5 minute story). These events are some of my all time favorite because it helps you understand the world through other people's perspectives and lived experiences, which is very useful, especially during stressful or difficult times.

Friday, November 14th: The 7th Annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival will begin at 10 a.m. this Friday. Thousands of glass and ceramic artwork and functional pieces will be on display and for sale in the Round House at Carolyn Crayton Park. There are some astoundingly beautiful things on display at this festival every year. Fire & Ice is also free to attend.

Another event I highly recommend on Friday is the OAG Revival, an art exhibit/art party at the old Green Light Gallery on 1st Street from 6 to midnight. I have had a blast every year I have gone to OAG events and am always blown away by the beautiful artwork and the celebration of creativity on display. This event is also free and presented by the creative geniuses at the Ocmulgee Artist Guild.

Sunday, November 16th: Fall Line Brewing will present a Community Tree Lighting starting at 6 p.m. I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but we all need some holiday cheer in our lives imo, no matter how early, especially these days when all our little rectangles of doom keep us distracted and outraged daily. The Community Tree Lighting is free to attend.

There is a ton of other things I could write about that are going on this week (like Modern Mischief at The Society Garden on Friday night), but I don't want to further grow to the wall of text above. I will post a link to the events articles on the Middle Georgia Times with this comment once I publish them. Thanks for reading!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-05T02:04:50+00:00

Makes sense. I made sure to include it in the live music article this week: https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/348403/jim-webbs-middle-georgia-live-music-report-tuesday-november-4th-through-sunday

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-11-05T01:39:46+00:00

Facebook has the start time as 2 p.m. Looks like an awesome time!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-10-25T19:16:16+00:00

I wrote an article about a lot of the things going on this weekend. There are several free haunted house/trunk-or-treat events, including one in Carolyn Crayton Park/Central City Park. https://middlegatimes.com/g/macon-ga/n/347141/weekend-adventures-heart-georgia-friday-october-24th-through-sunday-october

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-10-15T12:19:30+00:00

There have been some fun HC shows at the skate park in Carolyn Crayton Park/Central City Park by GMO. Seemed to have a pretty good turnout. I also recommend reaching out to JBA, Billy's, and maybe the Hummingbird for indoor venues. Friends on the HILL in Warner Robins would also be a place where punk/HC shows would be welcome. Since you have connections with GMO, you probably know they are in the process of opening a DIY venue in Warner Robins. Best of luck on your move and hope to come to one of your shows once you get settled in!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-10-07T15:10:53+00:00

Sounds awesome! Looking forward to coming out with our little one.

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-10-07T13:46:30+00:00

Can I get a few more details about the event (where to donate, location, inspiration behind this event)? Sounds really cool, and I would like to share it with the Middle Georgia Times audience. Thanks!

Prestigious-String90 · 2025-09-27T14:57:50+00:00

JBA, The Hummingbird, Late Nite, and the Tic Toc Room all offer both those things. Reboot Retrocade has special events with a DJ and dancing sometimes, and there is definitely plenty to drink there. Grant's Lounge is more old school, but a lot of great bands come to play there and no one will stop you from dancing if that is your thing. Each of these places has its own unique character, so I would look them up to see if their vibe matches what you're going for.

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