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  • Gang activity is a major reason for the crime problem in Macon. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation expanded its Gang Task Force Office to Macon in 2023.
  • 1865 – April 20: Macon occupied by Union forces.[28]. 1866 – October 29: Equal Rights and Educational Association of Georgia meeting held in Macon.[38].
  • Tune In. Hear the sounds or view the streets of Macon, Georgia by listening to our Spotify playlist, Radio station, and our new podcast, Talkin' Macon!
  • 18 Unique Things to Do in Macon. Street Art in Macon, Georgia — Photo by Crystal Jackson. Macon is about an hour and 20 minutes outside of Atlanta.
  • The Ocmolgee River in Macon. Macon is located close to the geographic center of Georgia, about 137 km southeast of Atlanta, the state capital.
  • Things to Do in Macon, Georgia: See Tripadvisor's 35,183 traveler reviews and photos of Macon tourist attractions.
  • Climate data for Macon, Georgia (Middle Georgia Regional Airport), 1981−2010 normals,[lower-alpha 3] extremes 1892−present[lower-alpha 4].
  • Macon, Georgia is a historic city with a relaxing and laidback vibe that makes for the perfect vacation.
  • The founding of Macon in 1823 as a planned city by the Georgia legislature. The Battle of Dunlap Hill, which took place during the Civil War in 1864 near Macon.