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JOSH ROGERS PRESIDENT & CEO AT NEWTOWN MACON HONORED WITH 2025 MARY MEANS LEADERSHIP AWARD For Visionary Leadership and Pioneering Work in Community-Driven Revitalization.

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CHICAGO, ILL., (April 9, 2025) – Main Street America announced Josh Rogers, President & CEO at NewTown Macon, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is Main Street America’s top honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of comprehensive preservation-based economic development and commercial district revitalization. The award […]

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Experience the Art of Downtown Macon: Echoes of Sound & Bloom Art Installations

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Spring is right around the corner, and so are two exciting new art installations in downtown Macon! We’re celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival with Echoes of Sound and Bloom—two immersive art experiences that highlight Macon’s vibrant community spirit. Echoes of Sound – An Immersive Art Experience Date: March 21, 2025 Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm Location: The Arch in Poplar Street Park, Downtown

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Now Hiring: Digital Content Manager

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Job Title: Digital Content Manager Application Deadline: 5:00PM Friday, April 4, 2025 Salary: $50,000 per annum, paid twice a month Benefits: 13 paid holidays, 20 PTO days, flexible work schedule, health insurance (employer pays 80% of premium), cell phone, short & long term disability, and 8% retirement match 401k Start date: May 2025  Office Hours:

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From Streetwear Dreams to Downtown Macon: The Journey of Lonzo Hennessy and Upper Echelon WRLD

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The road to opening a business is not always easy, but for Lonzo Hennessy, it was a journey full of passion, perseverance, and a touch of serendipity. The 24-year-old entrepreneur, originally from Macon, started his business, Upper Echelon WRLD, with a vision to bring urban streetwear to downtown Macon. What began as a dream now serves

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NewTown Macon and Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages Announce Winners of the Downtown Diversity Initiative

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In partnership with the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, NewTown Macon completed the fifth round of the Downtown Diversity Initiative (DDI). Today, NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages announced the winners of the 2024 Downtown Diversity Initiative at Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing on Forsyth Street. Since its launch in 2018, the Downtown Diversity Initiative has

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NewTown Macon Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Josh Rogers

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Macon, GA – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of NewTown Macon’s visionary leader, Josh Rogers, on Sunday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, and loved ones during this difficult time. “Josh Rogers’ outstanding leadership of NewTown Macon has been a major factor in the amazing revitalization

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