Celebrate literacy and learning as we honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday during Read Across America Week! Join us during March First Friday for family-friendly crafts, games, and book giveaways inspired by Dr. Seuss throughout downtown Macon! Visit NewTown Macon’s First Friday Family Fun Zone in the Third Street Park, across from Hello Boba. From 5:30pm to
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Job Title: Controller Salary: $95,000 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: March 2025 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, at NewTown Macon’s
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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
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
2025 is almost here!! Raise a toast to a New Year and celebrate in style in downtown Macon. Below, please take a look at all of the events happening in downtown Macon on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS NEW YEARS DAY EVENTS
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Join us for a holly and jolly celebration of the holiday season in Downtown Macon! Get into the festive spirit with your community at our Christmas in Downtown event. From 2 PM to 8 PM, downtown will be brimming with holiday cheer. Our event headquarters will be in Cotton Avenue Plaza, where you’ll discover a
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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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First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts SPECIAL EVENTS-Join NewTown Macon for Donate S’more Love! Free s’mores roasting under the Christmas lights in the Poplar Street Park from 6-8pm-Experience the wonder of 1,000,000+ interactive Christmas lights synced to music at the Macon
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Discover the magic of Shop Small Saturday in Downtown Macon! Say goodbye to the mega-chains and hello to supporting your community with unique finds only small businesses can offer. Join us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and make it a day of unforgettable shopping experiences! Date: Saturday, November 30 Time: 9am – 6pm This year,
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It’s time for Book-or-Treat!! NewTown Macon is teaming up with Middle Georgia Regional Library to celebrate the end of Washington Memorial Library’s 100th Birthday with a Book-or-Treat spooktacular! On Thursday, October 31 from 4pm to 7pm, downtown Macon businesses and organizations will open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Families are invited to visit downtown retailers and
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