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Macon ( / ˈmeɪkən / MAY-kən ), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States. Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and near the state's geographic center—hence its nickname "The Heart of Georgia".
May 7, 2024 · Macon, city, seat (1823) of Bibb county, central Georgia, U.S., on the Ocmulgee River at the fall line. Its incorporated area extends into Jones county to the northeast. The original settlement, Newtown, developed around Fort Hawkins (1806).
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Jan 22, 2022 · Macon is a city located in the US state of Georgia. It sits in an area where ancient Native American peoples constructed impressive mounds that can still be viewed today. Macon itself was founded in the early 19th century. It grew quickly, largely due to the lucrative cotton industry.
Macon is the center of a metropolitan area that contains around 400,000 people and encompasses the nearby city of Warner Robins. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House.
- Explore Downtown Macon on Foot. Macon is an immensely walkable city. This is especially true of the Downtown Macon area. This relatively large district encompasses the city's newer financial center, many of its top tourist attractions, as well as the old downtown core with its well-preserved examples of historic architecture.
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Although you'll want to drive from Downtown Macon to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, once there you'll have plenty of opportunity to get out and walk.
- Tour the Historic Johnston—Felton—Hay House. One of Georgia's most important period homes, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House can easily be walked to from Downtown Macon.
- The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House. Macon is justifiably proud of its rich musical heritage. Perhaps the best known of the many talented Macon residents who followed their music-making destiny was the Allman Brothers Band.
Macon, officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States. Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and near the state's geographic center—hence its nickname "The Heart of Georgia".
Visit Macon, Georgia and explore the Capricorn Sound Studio, The Allman Brothers Band Museum and discover African American art, history and culture.
