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List | Participating Dairy Queen locations ahead of Miracle Treat Day
MACON, Ga. — Nothing satisfies more on a hot day than a nice, cold serving of ice cream. It’s a chilling and refreshing way to beat the heat during the sweltering summer heat. But on Thursday, Dairy Queens across Central Georgia are helping kids beat cancer as part...
Downtown Perry hosts ‘Live at Five’ concert series
PERRY–The Perry Main Street Advisory Board will be hosting the next installment of their “Live at Five” mini concert series Friday July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. This upcoming concert will be the city’s fourth installment; the ongoing series is held the second and fourth Fridays, starting in June and ending in late August.
Residents reflect on 99 years as the historic Perry Hotel is torn down
PERRY, Ga. — They say all good things must come to an end, and the end is here for a Perry landmark. The New Perry Hotel is being demolished. The demolition started Friday, with a focus on the right side of the building and to the motel in the back. By the end of the day, they'd begun progress on the left end as well.
Peachy Keen on a Summer Sipper
At Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails in Macon, Georgia, peaches have made their way into a summer-ready cocktail. “It’s simultaneously effervescent, fruity, and boozy,” says Kinjo owner Chelsea Hughes. “The first thing you notice is the juicy sweetness, almost like you’re biting into fresh fruit.” Then come bubbles from soda water, a pop of citrus, and the silky flavors of vanilla and bourbon.
'Wanted to provide quality hair care': Macon hairstylist helps veterans and others suffering from alopecia
MACON, Ga. — Charlynn Harris has been helping people look good for over 20 years. It all started when she watched her grandmother do hair. She quickly found a love for it by watching her grandmother work and has been doing others' hair ever since. Working at the The...
$5.5 Million Earmarked for Upgrades to Middle Georgia Airports to Fuel Economic Growth
Flight paths for economic advancement in Middle Georgia are set to broaden, as the Georgia Department of Transportation has earmarked $5.5 million for upgrades to the region's airports. This cash injection, as outlined by the Georgia General Assembly, aims to elevate the operational and safety facets of airports including Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Thomaston-Upson County Airport, and Perry-Houston County Airport.
Baking battle: Great Macon Baking Week puts small businesses against each other for who has the best dessert
MACON, Ga. — This week kicks off the Great Macon Baking Week, with 16 businesses going plate-to-plate with a special dessert they've added to their menu for a week. The 16 small businesses will compete from July 21-28, and people can choose a winner at the end of the week by voting on their favorite dessert.
Macon Film Festival Announces Industry Workshops for 2024 Programming
The Macon Film Festival (MFF) is excited to announce expanded 2024 programming which will include educational workshops that focus on various aspects of the business of filmmaking. There will be three workshops sponsored by Film Macon including: ‘A Morning with Film Macon,’ ‘Legal Lens: Navigating the Law in Filmmaking,’ and ‘An Introduction to Film Publicity and Social Media Campaigns’ which will be offered through various partnerships with professional organizations and individuals on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18.
Visit Macon to host first ever Bragg Brunch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting Bragg Brunch with live music and bottomless drinks. Lucy Hughes, Marketing and Creative Manager at Visit Macon, says this is the first ever Bragg Brunch. Hughes says that Visit Macon wanted to carry on the excitement from Bragg Jam into another day.
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