Since 2013, the Tour of Progress has served as NewTown Macon’s annual meeting. The Tour of Progress is a creative, engaging, and interactive way to show the community the growth and change in downtown Macon. Each year, the NewTown Macon staff curates a walking tour that highlights future, transformative developments and recently completed projects that will enhance downtown Macon’s vitality and growth. With each passing year, it gets more and more difficult to select the tour route as downtown is growing at a rapid pace.
Thanks to the generosity of Cadence Bank, the Tour of Progress is free and open to the public each year. We invite you to attend this signature event to garner a deeper insight and knowledge of downtown’s trajectory and how you can support downtown revitalization.
2023 Tour Details Coming Soon!
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of downtown Macon’s transformative development. NewTown Macon’s Tour of Progress, presented by Cadence Bank, provides a sneak peek of projects underway and a look into what programs fuel our vibrant downtown. This event is family-friendly and FREE!
This year, tours will be led by NewTown’s familiar faces. To take the tour, please register for a time slot on Eventbrite.
Tours will begin at Longleaf Distillery (664 2nd St), where tour participants will receive a complimentary drink from Longleaf. Then, your tour guide will lead you through downtown Macon, showing off 16 fantastic projects and businesses! The tour route will encompass Second Street, Plum Street, Third Street, and Cherry Street.
Tours will end with an after-party at JBA, where tour participants can enjoy music, refreshments, and drinks.
While this event is free, we ask that you please RSVP so we can schedule tours properly.
**Please note: This year, Tour of Progress will not include the Partners in Progress Awards Ceremony immediately after. Stay tuned for information on this event.
Partners in Progress Awards
Each year, NewTown recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional passion and commitment to the revitalization of downtown Macon. The awards are given in eleven categories: The R. Kirby Godsey Leadership Award, Juanita T. Jordan Community Service Award, Growing Jobs Award, Increasing Residents Award, Creating a Sense of Place Award, 360 Degrees Award, Special Recognition Award, Emerging Partner Award, Emerging Leader Award, and Downtown Ambassador Award. Awards may or may not be given in every category.