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First Friday presented by Robins Financial Credit Union is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts  SPECIAL EVENTSBring out your pups! Downtown Macon is having an exciting new event: a Pup Cup Crawl from 5-8pm! Celebrate the roll-out of our Hype Hounds Approved program by bringing your furry friends out for

Spirit Forward is a downtown Macon cocktail collaborative designed to highlight our talented bartenders/mixologists and promote locally distilled Georgia spirits!  Each week, bartenders from participating bars, venues, and restaurants will be tasked with reimagining classic cocktails with an unexpected spirit. On Mondays, NewTown Macon will select and announce a cocktail for every participating venue to create. But here’s the

Downtown’s Most Delicious Battle Returns! July 9-11, 2025  From loaded potato masterpieces to sweet potato innovations, gourmet toppings to international fusion – our participating restaurants are bringing their A-game with creative fry specials you won’t find anywhere else! How It Works Visit participating Downtown Macon restaurants during their regular hours. Each restaurant will serve up

Through Innovative Community-Driven, Collaborative Initiatives CHICAGO, ILL., (May 6, 2024) – Main Street America announced today that NewTown Macon in Macon, Georgia, has received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. The 2024 GAMSA honors, sponsored by The Hartford, were presented at

June 1st marks a special day for Macon’s outdoor enthusiasts and community members alike. Trails Day Macon is here to celebrate and support the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail (OHT), a trail that offers diverse activities from hiking and biking to running and exploring nature. This day is packed with unique tours and a special party, all

NewTown Macon and the Emergency Management Agency are teaming up to offer Stormy Sips during May First Friday! Plan a whirl-wind tour of weather-themed libations as local bars and restaurants craft unique drinks inspired by storms and tempests. Sip, savor, and prepare to be blown away by the creativity and flavors while celebrating Emergency Preparedness

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event as NewTown Macon and Bragg Jam join forces to present the ultimate Second Sunday bash on May 12th, from 6-8pm at Coleman Hill! 🎶 Second Sunday is a beloved monthly concert series held at Coleman Hill, offering breathtaking views of downtown Macon. As a FREE event, it’s perfect

WHO: NewTown Macon WHAT: NewTown Macon’s annual Tour of Progress is a guided walking tour of downtown Macon that provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of current, completed, and future downtown projects. NewTown staff members will lead tours and share stories of the individuals, businesses, and projects that fuel downtown’s transformative development.  NewTown Macon’s Tour of Progress is generously

First Friday presented by Robins Financial Credit Union is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts  SPECIAL EVENTSJoin Court of Miracles for GOOD MEDICINE at Turpin Park (the corner of Third and Poplar) for a FREE evening of PLAY with drum circle, flow arts, live painting, ecstatic dance, kids and family