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SEPTEMBER 19

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SEPTEMBER 20

Ocmulgee Indian Celebration SEPTEMBER 20-21

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Let me be clear. When I expressed anger over five people getting shot at Grant’s Lounge a couple of weeks ago, and asked that the owners and promoters take a little responsibility for the safety of their patrons, that didn’t mean that I wanted the historic bar to disappear off the face of the earth. That said, if I had to choose between five more people getting shot there or it becoming a cute little French bistro, I’ll pick the bistro every time. Just because it has historic significance doesn’t give it a pass.

Had this shooting happened anywhere else in Macon we’d be asking the same questions. Just across the street from Grant’s, The Crazy Bull has three, if not four times the capacity. They spend thousands on security and communications equipment to help ensure the safety of their patrons. They are instructed to call the police the moment an altercation begins. As a result, you don’t see them in the headlines. I don’t think the current incarnation of Grant’s Lounge plays any part in honoring its history, and if that’s what they want to do, then I say they should do it. If they want to continue on the route they’ve been on for the last several years, I think they have that right as well. But I think they should be held to the same standards as everyone else. Hire more security, inside and out. Install cameras. Close when the law says close. Five people getting shot at your club (or just outside of it) is a big deal. Act like it. That’s all anyone is asking. And if that’s too much to ask, then it won’t be anyone’s fault that Grant’s closes but Grant’s. I hope that they can find a way to do the right thing.

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REPTAR makes their debut in Macon at the Cox Capitol Theatre on Thursday, October 2nd. They’ll be joined by Triathalon (Savannah) and Cult of Riggonia (Athens/Macon)” photo courtesy of artist To the delight of craft beer fanatics and curious downtown residents, the crew at Lazy Dog Growler opened their Macon location this past weekend at the corner of First St & Poplar Ave. The company opened the first growler store in Middle Georgia in Warner Robins last year and quickly looked to expand to Macon, eventually settling on the downtown location. Their new location is the first of the now three stores that sell growlers in Macon that also offers onsite pouring, meaning the largest selection of draft beers in town! Stop by and see for yourself. It’s an exciting addition to Downtown!

Oxford, Mississippi’s Water Liars return to the Hummingbird Stage & Taproom on Thursday the 18th for a free show with Macon’s own Roly Bots. The band has spent time on the road this year with DriveBy Truckers and others, winning audiences with their haunting Southern rock and their latest album, a self-titled full length. Music starts around 10:30pm. For those of you who haven’t been by recently, remember that the Hummingbird Stage & Taproom is non-smoking as of September 1st. They’ll also be donating a portion of proceeds made through the end of November (Lung Cancer Awareness Month) to Navicent Health (formerly the Medical Center) and the American Lung Association.

They also have a brand new outside bar and are screening your favorite sports games on the big screen out back.

The 567’s popular “Corks and Canvas” series continues on Friday the 19th. Guest are invited to this BYOB art event where they will learn tips and tricks on painting from a special host artists. Admission is just $25.00 and includes supplies. The event begins in the Gallery at 7:00pm.

Cherry Blossom Festival & The Knight Foundation will be hosting #PraiseFest on Saturday the 20th at Washington Park. The free, family-friendly concert will feature inspiration music from Grammy-nominated performer William Murphy, Isaac Carree, and 10+ regional solo artists and groups. Music begins at 4:00pm

and runs until 8:00pm. In the event of rain, the concert will be held the following afternoon at the same time and location.

Ocmulgee National Monument hosts their annual Ocmulgee Indian Celebration Saturday (20th) and Sunday (21st). The event regularly draws more than 15,000 guests to the monument over the weekend and offers the chance to see dancers, storytellers, artists, vendors and much more. Admission is $6 for ages 13+, $3 for ages 12-6, free for 5 & under, and $3 with a military ID. Gates open at 10:00am and remain open until 5:00pm.

Corner Concerts, a new concert series that will take place in unique locations around downtown Macon (parking decks, old buildings) will host their inaugural event on Saturday, September 27th at the Mulberry Parking Deck (behind the Hummingbird). Featuring local favorites, Saint Francis, the concert is $12.00 at the door and begins at 8pm. Check them out on Facebook to keep up with the progress they’re making and all upcoming shows.

The Temptations (yes, those Temptations) will be returning to Macon for a very special show at the Grand Opera House on Sunday, September 28th. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the most legendary soul groups of all time. Tickets are available at thegrandmacon.com.

Athens-based indie/pop group Reptar are set to make their Macon debut on Thursday, October 2nd at the Cox Capitol Theatre. Since forming, the band has toured with GROUPLOVE, The Faint, Foster the People and countless others, as well as can claim numerous soldout performances around the country. They’ll be joined

by Savannah-based surf/garage outfit Triathalon and Macon’s own Cult of Riggonia. Tickets are available at coxcapitoltheatre.com and start at just $10.00.

There’s plenty of excellent live music to be seen in Macon the next few months, I hope to see you out and about at a show.

Upcoming Events: 9/25 - JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Laura Reed @ Cox Capitol Theatre 10/5 - Styx @ Macon Auditorium 10/7-8 - National Touring Production of “Camelot” at The Grand Opera House 10/18 - Alice Cooper @ Macon Coliseum 10/23 - Spirits in the Courtyard @ The Blacksmith Shop 10/24-25 - Macon Octoberfest @ Tattnall Square Park 10/30 - Ray Lamontage @ Macon Auditorium 11/06 - The Beach Boys @ Macon Auditorium 11/08 - Sturgill Simpson w/ Cris Jacobs @ Cox Capitol Theatre

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Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music Presents: Clifton Forbis Internationally acclaimed Heldentenor, Clifton Forbis, takes Fickling Hall to perform with Townsend faculty artist, Carol Goff, piano. Forbis is engaged to sing the most demanding tenor repertoire around the world, including the title roles in Samson et Dalila, Otello and Tristan und Isolde. He is a leading artist with the Metropolitan Opera, Opéra National de Paris. Sep. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Fickling Hall.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Coloring In Macon Presented by Macon League of Creative Interventionists at The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance 7-11 p.m. September’s theme is color! So we’ll be fanning out across downtown Macon, and maybe points beyond, to add some color to our town! Join us, bring good walking shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! 478-318-7202

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Southeast as more than 200 craftsmen, dancers, storytellers, living history demonstrators and others with ties to the area return to their ancestral home at Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon, Georgia. Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the celebration shares this vital piece of American history with some 17,000 guests to the monument each year, allowing new generations to understand the Native American heritage, arts, and culture first-hand through interaction and observation. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Admission Info: 13 & up $6.00; 6-12 $3.00; 5 & under free

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Yappy Hour Join us from 5-8, for refreshments and music, provided by Robert Bobby Hall.

Yappy Hour is a monthly event designed to increase awareness, attendance, and involvement at the Dog Park. The Macon Dog Park is located at the corner of Adams and Chestnut near Mercer University.

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TURN OUT TO VOTE CONCERT IN MERCER VILLAGE Nashville-based performer Ben Rector will headline the “Turn Out to Vote Concert,” an event designed to promote civic engagement in Macon. Ben Rector, who is known for his alternative contemporary pop music, made waves in the music industry with two of his albums, “The Walking In Between” and “Something Like This,” landing No. 16 and No. 41 spots, respectively, on Billboard 200.

The free event will held in Mercer Village on Sept. 19 starting at 8 p.m. Both college students and community members are invited to attend. The partners are using TurboVote, a nonprofit service with a mission to increase citizen participation by making voting easy through its user-friendly application.

Urban Inspired, an art opening at the Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery.

On display thru October 10. Art to the streets and street scenes to the canvas, cityscapes, graffiti, inspired abstracts of everyday urban scenes by photographers & painters Opening Reception 6-8pm.

Free and open to the public. 2330 Ingleside Avenue.

Sundown Screen Series September is the last month of the Sundown Screen Series, be sure not to miss “The Nutty Professor” September 19th at Bloomfield Park. Movies will begin at dusk. Bring blankets & chairs to sit on the green, Outside food and drink is permitted. Admission is free. In the event of rain, movies will be cancelled.

Fridays at Fresh Produce Records The most eclectic, diverse and truly unique concerts in Macon, happening every Friday night at Fresh Produce Records. We will be bringing local, national and even some international acts to you every weekend. Be sure to RSVP via their facebook page. Free starting at 9p.m. 451 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Mercer Wind Ensembles: Mad About Chamber Music I featuring Dr. Douglas Hill, conductor will take place on Sep. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Fickling Hall. This program features a variety of woodwind, brass, and percussion ensembles comprised of students from the Mercer University Wind Ensemble. Admission is free.

Father Daughter Dance at North Macon Park On Saturday, September 26th, North Macon Park will be hosting their 2nd Annual Father-Daughter Dance from 6-8pm.

Families can register in person or by phone at 478-477-8526 by September 23rd. Registration is $5.00 per family and includes dance lessons and refreshments.

For more information about this semi-formal event give North Macon Park a call.

Sundown Screen Series Be sure not to miss “E.T.” at Luther Williams Stadium. Movies will begin at dusk.

Bring blankets & chairs to sit on the green, or sit in the stands. Outside food and drink is permitted. Admission is free. In the event of rain, movies will be cancelled.

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The Temptations in Concert at the Grand Opera House 7:30 p.m. For more than 50 years, The Temptations have propelled pop music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. An essential component of the original Motown machine, The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early ’60s. An avalanche of hits followed, including My Girl, It’s Growing, Since I Lost My Baby, Get Ready, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, I Wish It Would Rain and many others. The Temptations became known for smooth stepping and flawless

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Corner Concerts will feature local acts in a new, unique venue every month. The first concert will take place Saturday, Sep. 27 in the Mulberry Street parking deck.

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On September 27, Macon will experience the first Corner Concert, a new local start-up concert series that brings together what so many folks love about Macon— great music in a historic urban setting.

The band Saint Francis, a local favorite with a well-blended mix of soul and country, will headline after Macon’s own Widow Pills and Rewind Retry open the show. This month’s inaugural concert will be on the Mulberry Street parking deck, equipped for the occasion with a bar and limited seating for the 7:30 opener. Tickets are available at CornerConcerts.com.

This one night has been a year in the making, and is poised to create a unique new downtown tradition. Musician and South Georgia-native Andrew Eck, who began planning Corner Concerts last fall, envisioned a way to showcase both Macon’s beautiful downtown character and unique local sound. These pop-up, monthly concerts will showcase several bands in a non-traditional venue—whether it’s an abandoned warehouse, historic storefront, local park, or the top floor of a parking garage, where this month’s concert will be held. The venue for the September 27 concert overlooks some of Macon’s most iconic architecture. Andrew hopes that each month’s new venue will expose people to different sides of Macon, and that the interest in each new

location will keep people coming back for more Corner Concerts.

“It’s just people taking in a different side of Macon,” Andrew explains, “People enjoying music for music’s sake and taking time to appreciate parts of the city they might not otherwise stop and enjoy.”

Building off the momentum from successful downtown events like the Macon Film Festival and Bragg Jam, which have introduced folks from all over the state of Georgia to the city and excited more local pride among natives, Corner Concerts hopes to keep people coming back to take in the sights and sounds of the community. The 7:30-10:30 show time makes for a great event after dinner at a local restaurant, or followed up with drinks at any of the downtown bars.

Macon’s great music following and beautiful downtown area have captured the attention of many community organizations and entrepreneurs in recent years, bringing new ideas and events to this historic city. This new Corner Concert series hopes to add another dimension to Macon’s community-driven social calendar, building upon its music history by taking a unique twist to the current music scene.

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Slouching Toward Gomorrah

Recent events in the National Football League, as well as previous events in other sports, have prompted me to question what in the hell is happening around us? I mean look at the past couple of weeks with the indictment of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for spanking his 4 year old child with a branch, leaving not only marks on the child’s buttocks and legs, but also open wounds, and add to that the brutal assault done by Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens to his then girlfriend and the controversy surrounding the actual investigation of the incident by NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell, it certainly has not been a stellar time for the NFL. Going back a little further every game because it in time and looking at the might be the first time steroid usage of Major a fan at the game may League Baseball playhave seen him, and ers Barry Bonds, Ryan keeping his persona Braun, Alex Rodriguez, and reputation intact Roger Clemens, Mark at every turn because McGwire and Jose Cansehe owed it to his fans.

Instead they get to go co amongst a host of othto games and see overers who juiced to gain an advantage, it hasn’t been Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel paid jerks ignore them a great time for the MLB when they beg for an gives the bird to the opposing team. either. All that being autograph or have to said the people who have worry if their hero suffered the most because of these incidents who just hit a home run or threw a no-hitter did it with the help of steroids. Are there aren’t the victims, with the exceptions of exceptions to this? Absolutely. But they Peterson’s child and Rice’s now wife, but are getting fewer and fewer. the fans and especially the young people of One exception is the often hurt Washtoday who look up to these morons. ington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin In every case that I have listed above, III, who showed up at a news conference these players are multi-millionaires who the other day wearing a t-shirt that said have not only done things in some cas“Know Jesus-Know Peace” which in the es morally reprehensible, but downright same message proclaimed “No Jesus-No stupid. Our children should be able to look Peace”. What was the response by the at these sports heroes as just that. Now I NFL? One report states that NFL Uniform realize that they are just men and I get the Inspector Tony McGee told RG3 that he part in the Bible where Jesus tells a crowd couldn’t wear the shirt at the news conferabout to stone a prostitute to “Let he that is ence because it wasn’t a Nike brand shirt. without sin cast the first stone”, but most Another report says that RG3 realized that of these guys aren’t even trying to be role he may be fined for wearing the shirt and models anymore. It’s no wonder that in decided on his own to flip the shirt inside a society where our children not only see out. In either case, the result was the same: these guys getting nailed at every turn paired with the realistically brutal video RG3 turned his shirt inside out. I tend to believe the NFL made him do it. I mean games they are allowed to play and movies the man thought about it when he put the with sexual scenes and violence they are allowed to watch, that our children have to go shirt on. In a time when the league is so to school in fear that one of their classmates lacking in heroes and positive role models the NFL should be putting this man’s face opens fire and kills them. The heroes of on everything they do right now instead yesteryear are becoming extinct. of being ashamed of him for expressing Paul Simon asked the question “Where a Christian value of non-violence that is have you gone Joe Dimaggio?” in 1968, so sorely needed in the league. Shame on then told Dimaggio in the song “Mrs. the National Football League if they made Robinson” that “Our nation turns its’ lonely Griffin turn his shirt around and shame on eyes to you.” It’s only gotten worse and them for making him feel that he would be worse over the past 46 years since Simon fined if he didn’t. Either way…Shame on wrote that, and it certainly doesn’t look like the NFL. things are getting better.

Theodore Roosevelt once was quoted as Gone are the times when children could saying, “To educate a man in mind and not go to a football game and see a man like in morals is to educate a menace to society.”

Coaches Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry Unfortunately for our children, all of the keep discipline and order on the field with poor role models in the league have educatheir players. Instead they get to go to a game and see a total buffoon like Cleveland tions of the mind but have forgotten their education in morals, if they ever had one to Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel give the bird to the opposing team. Gone are the begin with. Not only has Joe Dimaggio left and gone away, but society is, as the late days when children could go to a baseball Judge Robert Bork said, slouching towards game and see a player like Joe Dimaggio Gomorrah. who insisted on playing his heart out in 12 SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2014

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Re-educating Our Veterans

Imagine spending a grueling year in Iraq or Afghanistan serving your country in the very center of harm’s way. You return to a grateful family with a resolve to equip yourself with better job skills so you can provide for them and ensure that the sacrifice of your service abroad has a positive outcome. You learn there is a pressing need for commercial truck drivers that will double when Georgia’s port facility is deepened to accommodate the huge new cargo ships that will soon be traversing the Panama Canal. You like the sound of being your own boss as you drive cargo across the country, and you know that your extensive experience driving large army trucks while on duty will make this new career an easy transition.

Not so fast, though. You learn that you full academic credit to 27 core curriculum first must be trained and certified with a courses that are taught in our technical special driver’s license, and in order to colleges, including English, History, earn it you must shell out a substantial Physics, Biology, as well as several others sum then spend weeks sitting in a class you wouldn’t think would be taught in a with youngsters who look like they are technical college. Those courses can all barely old enough to shave. What was the be fully transferred to any of our pubpoint in serving your country if you have lic and private universities in the state, to start all over like a fresh 18 year-old? including the University of Georgia and Doesn’t experience count for anything?

Georgia Tech.

Recognizing such a challenge, the State of Georgia recently broke ground on a 32,000 square-foot $10 million education and training center in Warner Robins that will serve as a multi-functional resource for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. The fact that Governor Deal was joined by University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson, and the presidents of both Middle Georgia State College and Central Georgia Technical College gives an indication of the unprecedented partnership forged to assist our veterans in this vital new resource.

This is the first time that Georgia’s uniReturning veterans and their families versity system and its technical college will receive one-on-one counseling by system will be housed at one address representatives of both the university under one roof with a common goal. system and the technical college system.

This collaborative is the boldest joint That process will ensure that their milieffort ever by the university system and tary experience is documented and they the technical college system because it are given credit for specific academic recognizes the depth of sacrifice by our pathways. The veteran can then pursue a returning veterans as well as the necessishorter-term vocational certificate or an ty to equip them for future productivity. associate degree or bachelor degree with The center will be a vital resource in a specific focus on his or her experience retaining current defense-related misand career aspirations. Rather than servsions to Georgia as well as attracting new ing as an instructional site, the assets of ones. As new BRACS decide whether to the new center will be a gateway to learn close or greatly curtail our area’s largest about all the resources available to them civilian employer, Robins Air Force Base, at all units of Georgia’s 31 colleges and this new center will surely be counted in universities as well as our 22 technical our favor. The project was fully funded in colleges. the FY 2014 budget and is expected to be The Georgia Military Academic completed by fall of 2015.

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Notes From the Commitee Meeting on Medical Cannabis at Mercer Univeristy

BY DANNY DAVIS

On Wednesday, September 10th, a joint committee consisting of four Georgia State Representatives, four State Senators, a Neurologist, and a law enforcement representative met at Mercer University to hear testimony and ask questions on a subject you wouldn’t expect legislators from our state to give any thought to- the legalization of Medical Cannabis. “What’s that you say, Captain? Medical Marijuana?” Not quite, Downtowners, you can put away your Ripstics and Dab Kits.

State Representative Allen Peake (R) from the 141st Congressional District is Co-Chair of the Committee on Medical Cannabis, and staunch advocate for the issue. Being a Mercer alumnus he looked right at home in the President’s Dining Hall, seated at the center of a raised table in front of a packed room. Apart from the large media presence, there were characters from all walks of life attending this forum. There were children, police officers, active military officers, Veterans, teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc. It was amazing to see how so many people, from different walks of life, came out in support of what many in the Bible Belt consider a taboo subject.

Let’s get down to brass tacks. All of this hoopla surrounds a House Bill aiming to legalize a certain strain of Cannabis to be used for medicinal purposes.

However, in no way should you expect to walk into a Doctor’s office and get prescribed a joint for your glaucoma anytime soon. This bill would limit legalization to Cannabis oil, which would be naturally extracted from a plant strain that will be similar to Charlotte’s Web. For those of you unfamiliar with that particular strain, it was specially grown in Colorado for a special little girl who suffered from hundreds of seizures a day. The strain in very low in THC, the chemical which provides most of the “high” most Cannabis users looking for. It is, however, high in CBDs, another chemical that while not inducing as strong of a high, has been purported to have abundant medicinal qualities. The prescription of this drug would be highly regulated, and would only be given to those with chronic developmental disorders and terminal illnesses.

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common of the group being excessive amounts of daily seizures. Throughout the afternoon I heard many heart wrenching stories, was shown disturbing pictures and video, and saw first hand how Medical Cannabis has truly enriched the quality of life for many of these kids.

It was also a very nice experience to see how much Rep. Peake cared for these people and their stories. He even has personal relationships with many of the families whose personal struggles he is very involved in.

Many of these families have been torn apart by the failure to pass the bill in the previous congressional session. While parents take their children to seek medical treatment in states such as Colorado, siblings and often one of the parents are left behind here in Georgia for various reasons, such as work or school. It’s not just being apart, there’s also a financial struggle when families have to buy a second home in the Rockies and travel back and forth multiple times a month.

As one concerned parent put it, “We are a Georgia family, and we want to come home.”

Throughout the afternoon it became extremely evident that no one on the Committee could ignore or speak out against the proof set before them. There, in front of them, were children who were going from one hundred seizures a day to eleven day respites from any seizures at all. Not a single Committee member could, or would, dispute the undeniable truth with which they were presented. Yet there are still those against it, and the legislation failed to pass. These parents wanted answers. They wanted to know why.

So what was it that was keeping these Georgia state congressmen from helping these ailing kids? As one senator put it, “I think asking whether there’s proof that this works, is a moot point. I’d just like to see some research into why this works, and how it’s working.”

Well why should that hold up the legalization of a drug that’s indisputably helping to treat these patients in need? It’s purely political. For some reason, in the 21st Century, Bible Belt politicians are still terrified of their names and reputations being associated with Marijuana. It has a terrible stigma. We’ve had two (confirmed) Presidents who’ve admitted to trying Marijuana at some point in their life. Why are politicians still so afraid of it? That was the question many parents wanted answered, as they try to find ways to treat their suffering children.

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I Like the Way We Move Macon moves in many ways, as a city is an ecosystem that requires movement to survive. Cities are often known for the pace at which they move, sparking clichés like “hustle and bustle” to describe the way they frenetically function.

I’m happy to say that Macon’s reputation is not that of a clattering chaos, but rather that notion of the leisurely Southern idyll. But still there are ways in which we move to fast, too.

Like many American cities, Macon is fairly car dependent. Maconites generally choose to drive places rather than walk, bike, or take public transit.

Adding balance to options for getting from point A to point B would be a great boon to Macon economically, as has been seen in many other successful cities, like Portland, Denver, Austin, or Copenhagen, Denmark.

I was fortunate to get to see how Copenhagen turned their city around on the notion of being an exemplary bike-friendly community. The Danish capitol, suffering from the death of the shipping industry and disinvestment added a robust system of bike lanes and urban parks to attract people back to the city center.

The results were profound, turning Copenhagen into a growing city with strong growth in knowledge economy. Similar results to what we are striving for here in Macon.

But, as we know, every city is different and requires its own methods to grow from the center out.

Macon is blessed with a downtown that extraordinarily walkable and its grid pattern slows traffic on most streets to a comfortable pace for bicycles. I love biking around downtown, and believe me I am not a hardcore biker.

Our big impediment is connecting different neighborhoods with adequate biking and walking paths.

In Copenhagen I was struck by how every neighborhood had a safe and welcoming connection to each other than made leisure a vital part of their city’s vibe.

And that brings us back to the vibe of Macon. Think about the things that make Macon great and they all drive back to the notion of a city that is made for leisure.

We have beautiful parks, great neighborhoods, gorgeous architecture, and a downtown that screams “take a seat a stay a minute”.

How we connect the assets without the need for the single-occupant or family vehicle will say a lot about how we grow the community.

We need you to get out and find a new way to move in the city and tell us what connections need to be made as we set about the Macon ACTION Plan process.

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Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue.

AP’s Hidden Hideaway Making homecooked meals like your mamma used tomake.Menu also features burgers, sandwiches, wings and more. LD • BAR $ 4274 Broadway. Open Tues-Fri 3pm - 2am.

Sat and Sunday at noon. Waiter service and outdoor seating available. (478) 781-5656 Bearfoot Tavern Downtown Macon’s only sports tavern with loads of beers on tap, over 50 craft beers (the largest in middle ga!), great food and flat screen tvs at every booth.

LD • BAR • $ 401 Cherry Street. Open Monday through Friday at 4:00 p.m and Saturday and Sunday at noon.

CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really call this bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s fresh and so, so good! Sloppy nachos, great burgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR • $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262 Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining. We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar.

Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive.

The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer. Two time winner of Best Burger in Macon in the Readers Choice Awards. Sandwiches, fresh salads and house specialties. LD BAR $-$$ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658 Texas Cattle Company Macon’s original premier steak house and banquet facility.

Featuring hand-cut, choice-grain, aged beef, fresh seafood, in-house ground steak burgers and banquet accamadations for groups of 5-50. TCC will buy your dinner on your birthday, simply bring in a valid ID after 4 p.m. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Prices from $5.99 - $24.99. LD • BAR • $-$$. 5797 Houston Road.

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

Mexican Margaritas Four locations serving Macon......Presidential Pkwy., Zebulon Rd., Bass Rd and Mercer Village....outdoor dining available at Bass and Mercer. 24 draft beers at Mercer Village location. LD • BAR • $

Seafood Jim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locally-owned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu.

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Sauced at Mercer Village Serving pizza, calzones, sammies and fresh salads, Sauced makes all their dough, specialty sauce and breads in-house. Delivery available within the College Hill Corridor. (478) 743-4113.

Lunch Spots Harpin’s A mid-town lunch favorite, serving chicken salad, pimento cheese, deli sandwiches and fresh salads and daily soup specials. Call ahead for take-out or try their new Take ‘n Go cooler. 3378 Brookdale Ave (478) 742-5252 Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteria-style lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 116pm. L • $ 359 Third Street Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

Specialty Roasted Cafe & Lounge Serving delicious specialty deli-style sandwiches like the Cali Club, The Greek Heat and Roasted Chicken.

Also, delicious salads and grown-up PB&Js. Try their famous Date Shake or specialty coffees. Open at 6 a.m. Monday - Friday 442 Second Street, downtown.

Dovetail Downtown Macon’s newest restaurant featuring farm to table cuisine and a fully stocked bar of premier bourbons measured by “the finger.” Southern crafted small plates and inspired entrees in a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere. Located above the Rookery, they do accept reservations. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 543 Cherry Street, 238.4693.

Hours: 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Edgar’s Bistro City-chic and a foodie’s dream! Edgar’s Bistro presents a dining experience that nourishes the body and soul.

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The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving specialties like Andouillecrusted rainbow trout, cranberry and goat cheese stuffed filets and desserts to die for.

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Ethnic Cuisine Yabu Sushi + Chic upstairs dining on Poplar Street. Serving inventive sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi.

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Ginger Stir-Fry Located downtown, it’s Macon’s only build your own stir fry bar with over 500 combinations. Cool experience for the kids, not your average dining experience. You want it spicy, sweet, both? You be the judge, but don’t worry, there are recipe cards as well for the beginner. LD • BAR • $-$$ 496 Second Street.

Ninja Japanese Steakhouse Located in downtown Macon, enjoy their unique and delicious sushi options prepared by owner and 20-year chef, along side freshly prepared Japanese offerings. Open for lunch and dinner. Full bar available. Located in Mulberry Street Lane, across from Tokyo Alley. BAR

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organizations and hear from them,” said Bronson. “The warm welcome that I receive and the pure energy projected from the youth of this city is remarkable. Working with different organizations like the Mentors Project, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Leadership Macon has taught me so much about servant leadership, loyalty, and [a] commitment to empowering our community.”

It is easy to see the work that is being put into downtown Macon which includes SPLOST funding for Second Street renewal and winning grants for beautification. The sheer concerted effort that the city is making to find businesses and residents for the center of the city is evident to anyone who cares to have a look. For Bronson, however, the concept is that the other parts of Macon need help, too. “While we improve the heart of the city, I think it’s important that we don’t neglect the others areas of the body in the process. I can say that the current leadership in place today is doing their best to answer the hard questions and come up with effective and efficient means to correct the current and future problems of our city,” said Bronson. “As a community leader, I strive to be a positive example for the younger generation while being a beacon of hope to the older and working to bridge the gap between the two. It’s important that we stress the need for open dialogue, teamwork from all political parties, races, and economics groups, while promoting unity and

Dedicated to Service

by Angel Collins The first time many heard the name Paul Bronson was when he ran for Mayor in 2010. He was, inadvertently, part of the group of young, black men running for office who are still having a positive impact on the community.

Some looked at the young candidates wondering how they could possibly have the experience to lead, but if any had known Bronson’s accomplishments, they would not have had an issue with the young man’s quest.

Bronson grew up in Macon in and around different areas of town. After graduating from Central High School, he joined the military where he earned the rank of Captain. He then attended Georgia Military College and got involved in the community. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Valley State University, he received a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and will start his Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology at Mercer University. His travel and work outside of the community has prompted him to more fully show his care for the community that he calls home. Working with students, mentoring, and championing community growth has been part of his message, officially and unofficially, since his return. “The richest experience that I have with this city is clearly working with the future leaders of America...Our Children! It has been a true blessing to sit in the classroom, visit home, and speak to multiple

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11 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Paul 1. I’m the first of my family to attend college and start my Ph.D. 2. I’m the youngest man to ever run for the office of Mayor of Macon 3. I’ve traveled to and visited over 35 states before the age of 25 4. I’ve met the last 4 Presidents of the United States 5. I’ve played golf and climbed the Great Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt 6. I was elected as a Delegate for the State of Georgia for the 2012 DNC 7. In my free time, I work with underprivileged teens in the areas of math and reading 8. I serve as a career counselor and motivational speaker for Bibb County Schools 9. I’m was awarded the Servant Leadership Award by the State of Georgia and Georgia Military College 10. I’m currently working on a book geared toward empowering our young people 11. I volunteer with the local soup kitchens and mentor organizations for Middle Georgia

growth with clear communication that encourages new leaders to step up.”

If you know Bronson, you know that his dedication would only pull him in the direction of public service.

Twice he ran for mayor and once for a new consolidated city council position. Always a strong candidate with lots of support, Bronson took the losses as confirmation that he still had work to do for the community he loves.

“During my political campaigns I learned a lot about the city and the issues that we as a people face. Just being involved helped open my eyes to the underlying racial divide in our community when it comes to economic development and growth in Middle Georgia. Although that is always a challenge, I can say without a shadow of doubt that the citizens of Middle Georgia has answered the call and stood up to that challenge of addressing a major concern. Uniquely enough, we have developed a city of leaders who are willing and ready to help, listen, and take action to ensure that everyone has a fighting and equal chance at success,” said Bronson. “As an upcoming elected official and community activist, I am honored to work alongside local and state leaders and look forward to leading this city to the next level of greatness.”

Macon comes with its advantages but also with its challenges, and Bronson not only acknowledges the advantages and the challenges but has ideas for helping the city move to a better place. “I would recommend living in Macon to anyone. The healthcare is great as well as the cost of living. There are plenty of restaurants. South Macon (Rutland/South Bibb) offers a nice country setting not far from the city. There are no hour-long commutes to work in heavy traffic, no outrageously priced real estate markets, no driving all the way across the city to reach your favorite stores or restaurants. Overall, it’s a great place to live, work, and play.” Bronson adds, “There is always room for improvement. When it comes to the leadership it’s important that we acknowledge the problems and implement effective and efficient solutions. Working as a team, we should aim to support the public school system by visiting the schools and meet with teachers and administrators in each district. Reaching out to partner with local universities and colleges to promote programs in secondary education and tech skills that ensure we set our children up for success. We as a city can address key issues by being involved and becoming one voice. Areas such as crime can be handled by promoting more after school programs and working in unity with the school board to enhance summer programs and event. We should work to build communities by block scheduling that will assist in the development efforts for key locations like South and East Macon. Performing a block schedule would give us a time frame to work by while holding community leaders and public officials accountable.”

All in all, the life lessons Bronson has learned through military service, community service, and civic service has only expanded his passion for the work still to come.

“With every God given breathe, I will advocate, fight for, and live by the values of selfless service, respect, duty and loyalty in hopes that others would carry them on as well.

While I aim to educate myself, I strive to educate others.

Sharing knowledge that helps build those who follow you is the true core values of being a leader.”

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The Cherry Blossom Festival Unveils New Fall Schedule

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PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

#PraiseFest: 9.20.14 Washington Park | 4pm

An outdoor, inspirational concert featuring local and national recording artists William Murphy III and Stellar Award Winner Isaac Carree Free admission with canned good

Spirits in the Courtyard: 10.23.14 The Blacksmith Shop | 6pm-9pm

A live & silent auction featuring arts, antiques, & experiences, beer & wine, raffle for a pink camo golf cart & trailer ($9,000 value & 1 in 400 chance), and the unveiling of 2015 Festival Art & Pin and Discount Card Package Only 400 tickets available at CherryBlossom.com or the Pink House

Battle of the Bands: 11.2.14 Henderson Stadium | 3pm

A showcase of the most talented high school marching bands in Middle GA and fundraiser for each school’s band program Tickets available at participating schools or the Pink House

The Endowment Fund will be managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia and offers Festival lovers an opportunity to bequeath cash and items to the Fund in order to support the Festival’s long-term stability.

The purpose is to establish a stronger foundation for the future and sustain the profitability of the Festival for many years to come.

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As president of the Cherry Blossom Festival, I would like to share with you our mission statement: To thrive and become a 50-year-old festival whose performance is superior in everything it does.

In accordance with our mission, I believe the festival is making a bold and strategic move by expanding its footprint beyond the springtime core event held in March with the introduction of the first ever fall schedule of events.

I spoke with Cyndey Busbee, past Cherry Blossom Board chair, and she expects that “creating new regional community events throughout the year will not only create new revenue opportunities to help preserve the traditional, award-winning spring festival, but will introduce new audiences to its legacy.”

Building on this great tradition and legacy will require new and exciting initiatives. One key objective resulting from this year’s planning process was to expand the festival’s footprint beyond the 10-day event in the spring. However, expanding the footprint involves many varied and exciting fundraising events scheduled throughout the year. Four upcoming events are highlighted in the Pink Page in the Sunday, September 7th issue of the Macon Telegraph: • Sept. 20 — PraiseFest at Washington Park • Oct. 23 — Spirits in the Courtyard, Auction and Reverse Raffle event at the Blacksmith Shop • November — Roll out of the new Festival Endowment Fund • Nov. 2 — Battle of the Regional High School Bands at Henderson Stadium The spring event will always remain the heart-warming core of the festival. Kathryn Dennis, of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, believes these initiatives, and especially the Cherry Blossom Festival Endowment Fund, will strengthen the festival’s “framework for the future.”

I am proud that our terrific staff, including our marketing firm, M&R Marketing Group, has embraced this new way of thinking and is chomping at the bit to make it happen. They have also received enthusiastic support from our board members.

Gen. Bob McMahon, 2015 board chair, believes that “including events like these throughout the year is both logical and appropriate as we work to accentuate the positives of our festival and our region.”

The most successful festivals in the country have one common thread — the enthusiasm of its citizens for their festival, and the willingness to volunteer and work hard to make their festival the best it can be. Working together with all the citizens of Middle Georgia, we will make your festival the best it can be. Another vital aspect of the festival’s success stems from the incredible support of our sponsors, contributors and volunteers, and for that we are deeply grateful.

The festival has provided many wonderful memories. Betty Ragland, festival queen of 2009, feels that “the festival is fun, exciting, beautiful and makes people happy.” But it’s even more than that. A recently completed economic impact study quantified an impact to the region of anywhere from $5 million to $7 million. Our goal is to aggressively grow this figure in the years ahead.

In a conversation with Mayor Robert Reichert, he shared “the impact of the festival on our community is not just economic, it has a very favorable impact on our quality of life.” He emphasized that “it’s fun to be in Macon during the Cherry Blossom Festival for both visitors and residents alike.” Linda Maddox, executive director of Central City Park, believes “the Festival offers fun, excitement and firstclass entertainment to diverse participants from everywhere while boosting the local economy.”

As a community, we must nurture the festival on many different fronts. Just telling the story of our terrific legacy will contribute to its positive growth and sustainability. It’s amazing how far the Cherry Blossom Festival has come since William Fickling Sr., discovered the first tree in 1949.

Through Fickling’s warm generosity, thousands of trees have been planted throughout the city and region. Bill Fickling III, told me, “when my grandfather first found the beautiful trees blooming in his yard, he could not have imagined the fantastic festival and wonderful community spirit that took root in Macon from the first few seeds he initially planted.” Recent estimates put the figure at more than 350,000 trees blooming every spring.

Carolyn Crayton, founder of the festival, had a vision and through her hard work and dedication made this award-winning festival possible for everyone to enjoy.

Carolyn proudly claims, “We have more cherry trees than our nation’s capital and are recognized as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.

“The Cherry Blossom Festival has become known throughout the entire world for the extraordinary beauty of the Yoshino Cherry Trees.” Bill Fickling, III, explains that “the blossoms epitomize the true meaning of the festival and now thousands of trees, volunteers and smiles later, we reap the wonderful fruits of love, beauty, and international friendship that grew from humble beginnings.”

I love how Gen. McMahon passionately explains, “the Cherry Blossom Festival is more than just a 10-day event. It’s a part of the fabric of Middle Georgia. It’s the celebration of the renewal of spring and more importantly, it is a celebration of the rebirth of our entire region.”

Will you join me and countless others in championing the festival as a vital component in the life and growth of our beloved city and region? I certainly hope you will.

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By reviewing music experiences that you, dear reader, may or may not have had the esteemed privilege to witness, we, the Field Note Stenographers (sometimes referred to as FNS,) hope to showcase bits of awesome and intriguing music happenings in our fair city with the ultimate goal of convincing you to support live music in our area.

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Lineup: The Dirty Guv’nahs/ Sonia Leigh/ Gringo Grande Cost: $15 in advance/$18 day of show Prior knowledge of bands: The Dirty Guv’nahs are the only act on this bill that I hadn’t seen. I know that they’ve played a few times in Macon and the folks I know that have seen them seem to dig it. Sonia Leigh and Gringo Grande I have seen a couple of times before but it has been a year or two. So I thought I knew what to expect, but was curious about what I had missed from them in the interim.

Disclaimer: Yes, I spent the afternoon before the show enjoying Macon’s Beerfest.

But before heading back home for a rest around 7:30 I checked in at Crazy Bull to see when things might start. The general consensus of the volunteers was that it would kick off around 9:00. I’m not going to lie, when I heard that I thought to myself, “Well shows in this town rarely start as early they’re supposed to so let’s just say I’ll head back down around 10:00”. I was completely wrong. When I got back to Crazy Bull (at 10:18) I had already missed Gringo Grande and was walking in to the last chord of Sonia Leigh’s last song.

Attendees/venue/vibe:I’ve been to Crazy Bull on only two or three other occasions and it has always struck me as a place that’s too big for Macon to fill. Weaver’s Weekend showed me that that was far from the truth (now if we can just figure how to get them to see more shows). The multiple bars and bartenders kept the beverages flowing and this huge crowd was beginning to hit its stride. With an unexpected

break in the music, as the bands swapped out gear on stage, I decided to see if there was anyone around that I knew. There was not. I never felt unwelcome, but it was definitely a crowd that knew each other and without a band playing it was hard for me to blend in.

Thoughts: By the time The Dirty Guv’nahs hit the stage (just before 11:00) the crowd was ready and had been clearly waiting for these guys. I was quickly caught up in the audience’s excitement and anticipation, wondering if I had been missing out on something. The first thing I noticed was the deep southern riffs the guitarists where throwing around. While these guys didn’t have the most inventive licks, the way they played off the smooth flowing organ and the rock-steady rhythm section made most of their songs feel as if I already knew them. With the crowd singing, clapping, and dancing along to most of the songs, even those that were a bit predictable I knew where striking a chord. The dirty Guv’nahs commanded the respect that a clearly professional and dedicated band should and I’m glad I finally got to see them.

Closing remarks: The Friends of Mike Weaver Foundation and Weaver’s Weekend honor the memory of their friend by raising money to support local youth sports in Macon. I’m guessing this year was a smash and there will be some very happy kids out there. Congratulations! Although I missed the beginning of this show, I’m glad to see venues like Crazy Bull and The Capitol are sticking to the event starting times. When shows start earlier you gain access to a whole group of folks that want to see live music, but can’t or won’t stay out till 2:00. Maybe if this becomes the norm, I’ll see more of you out there in the audience as we…Get dirty. Dig the field.

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Next year we will celebrate our tenth anniversary doing business in Macon. Alongside all of you over the last decade we have seen trends come and go. The good changes have stuck while the negative have faded into memory. One constant however, has been the undeniable fact that Macon, Georgia IS The Bird, and we’d like to say thank you for that. As has always been our motto, “It’s your bar. All we do is run it.”

As entrepreneurs and civic minded citizens, we have implemented some changes of late, the most significant being our non-smoking policy. Trends in broader markets suggest this was a good idea for us and for our customers. Reality in our own fair city screams otherwise.

Our noble experiment has yielded solid results which prompt us to invite you all as our customers and friends to make your own choice to light up or not, inside or out. While trending data in broader markets show that non-smoking policies are probably a good idea in health and business, local trends suggest the time is not right for their implementation at The Bird.

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happy hour

til 9 Mon-thur & Til 7 Fri-Sun

new lunch specials mon - fri! mon

trivia 7-9pm POKER 5PM

thurs

KARAOKE 8PM

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pubingo 7-9pm karaoke 9pm

wed

karaoke 8pm

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live music

10% OFF

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Sheldon Black, Sandman Medicali or Bank Glass* (Can’t combine w/other offers. Expires 10/11/14)

sat

KARAOKE 8PM

DRINK SPECIALS 9PM-CL: 9/19: rocky creek dart tourney 4pm $1 DRAFTS /$2 WELLS 9/26: mike brookshire $10 beer buckets 10/3: mystery road

8 week competition KARAOKE starts aug.20th!

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www.helms.edu

GI Bill Accepted Financial Aid Available to those who qualify 5171 Eisenhower Parkway Macon, GA 31206 478-471-4834 For more information about our graduation rates, median debt of our students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at helms.edu.

At the Helms Career Institute School of Cosmetology and Barbering, you’re not training for a job. You’re training for your career. So whether you want to become a barber or a cosmetologist or a nail technician, you’ll achieve the greatest reward of all, Success.

Macon Campus | 3076 Riverside Drive | 478-785-6866 *For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of our students who completed the program and our other statistics, visit our website.

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