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Macon, GA
18Events this week
3Free things to do
90New spots
92New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Macon

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

Main Street Market

Friday 9am · Forsyth

Sky Over Macon

Friday 6pm · Museum of Arts and Sciences

Foreigner

Friday 7:30pm · Macon City Auditorium

Jurassic Throwdown VIII

Saturday 8am · CrossFit Carnivore

Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 11am · Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails

New in Macon

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Biddy's

Restaurants

Where wings win: When the craving clock hits wing-o’clock, Biddy's delivers comfort eats that keep it simple and satisfying, from wings to tenders.

biddyschicken.com ↗

Bolingbroke Antiques & Mercantile

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Time-travel for your decor: If your place needs a little story, Bolingbroke Antiques and Mercantile is a rotating trove of vintage, antique and mid-century finds that actually feel discovered, not manufactured.

bolingbrokeantiques.com ↗

Churchills on Cherry

Nightlife

Light one up tonight: Churchills on Cherry is Macon’s upscale cigar hangout where hand-crafted and exclusive sticks meet thoughtfully made drinks, a chill lounge vibe, and a breezy patio.

churchillsoncherry.com ↗

Macon’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Macon’s best →

Most read in Macon

The five stories Macon readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Campus police respond to violent incident at Southwest High School

    A fight at Southwest High School in Macon, Georgia, has raised concerns about student safety after a violent incident occurred.

    Full story at 41nbc.com ↗

  2. Mayor jokes 'thoughts, prayers' on arena bonds

    The recent sell-off in the bond market could increase borrowing costs for the new Macon Arena project, which broke ground in July.

    Full story at mymcr.net ↗

  3. Macon’s palm-tree dive bar keeps the good times rolling, once again

    A.P.’s Hidden Hideaway, a dive bar in Macon, Georgia, has been a popular spot for locals for decades.

    Full story at wgxa.tv ↗

  4. Macon-Bibb officials to dedicate Cotton Avenue to Otis Redding on what would have been his 85th birthday

    Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, plans to dedicate Cotton Avenue to music legend Otis Redding on what would have been his 85th birthday.

    Full story at 13wmaz.com ↗

  5. Macon restaurants react after social media food critic stirs the pot

    A restaurant reviewer, Raymond Charles, has sparked controversy by criticising local eateries Macon Water Ice, Dawson’s Kitchen and H&H Soul Food in a series of videos where he criticizes their taste, quality and appearance.

    Full story at macon.com ↗

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