The best book, hobby & craft shops in Macon

6 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Black Hammond

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craving that warm, gritty swirl only a real Hammond can deliver? Black Hammond restores vintage Hammond organs to stage-ready glory and is…

365 Cotton Ave

“Craving that warm, gritty swirl only a real Hammond can deliver?”

From the Macon newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Bill Hardin Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-run since 1962, Bill Hardin Music is Macon’s one-stop shop for school band rentals, instrument repairs, lessons, pro audio installs,…

4661 Chambers Rd · ✓ checked Sep 10

“Family-run since 1962, Bill Hardin Music is Macon’s one-stop shop for school band rentals, instrument repairs, lessons, pro audio installs, and church sound systems. This week, whether your kid just picked up a clarinet or your Sunday mix needs love, these folks actually help you sound good.”

From the Macon newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

5019 Riverside Dr

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop, repair service, and outlet of a chain offering guitars, drums, and other instruments.

4551 Billy Williamson Dr Ste 160

“Shop, repair service, and outlet of a chain offering guitars, drums, and other instruments.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

North Macon Plaza, 1625 Bass Rd Ste 130

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Young America Music Schools

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re dusting off that old Strat or starting from scratch, Young America Music Schools has you covered with lessons for guitar,…

6361 Zebulon Rd

“Whether you’re dusting off that old Strat or starting from scratch, Young America Music Schools has you covered with lessons for guitar, piano, Suzuki violin, dobro, and mandolin, plus rentals and repairs. Local since 1990, they even host musician hangouts and concerts to keep the Macon music scene buzzing.”

From the Macon newsletter, September 10, 2026

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