Macon, Georgia

Macon: The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located on the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia. Macon is known for its many music venues, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Ocmulgee National Monument and the Hay House Museum.

About

Macon is a city located in the county of Bibb in the U.S. state of Georgia. After 7 years in 2017 city had an estimated population of 152,663 inhabitants.

The city was created 301 years ago in 1722.

Macon is a city located in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River. It has a population of over 150,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Bibb County. Macon lies about 85 miles southeast of Atlanta.

History

The area was inhabited by the Creek Native American tribe before being settled by European colonists in the early 1800s. Macon was officially founded in 1823 as a frontier town arising from the newly built Fort Hawkins.

Macon grew rapidly prior to the Civil War as a cotton trading and transport hub. It was spared from destruction during the war. The city continued expanding through the 19th and 20th centuries as a business, cultural, and industrial center in Georgia.

Culture and Attractions

Some of Macon's main sites and events include:

  • Cherry Blossom Festival - A major celebration held every spring
  • Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park - Native American burial mounds dating back 1700 years
  • Hay House - A grand historic home built in the Italian Renaissance style
  • The Big House - The former Allman Brothers Band museum and concert hall

From its antebellum roots to strong African American heritage, Macon provides a window into Georgia's past while looking to the future.

Macon is an historic Georgia city with a rich cultural legacy that continues to move forward as a business and technology hub for central Georgia. The city embraces its storied past while advancing into the 21st century.

Macon locator map
Location of Macon on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Macon

Population : 152,663 (2017)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Bibb County
Different from : Macon County
Twitter username : maconbibb
Postal code : 31200–31299
Phone Area Codes : 478
Area : 661000000 km2
Altitude : 381 feet / 116 meters
Capital city : Macon is capital of Bibb County
Establishment : January 01, 1723 (301 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 05:02:48 (19th March 2024)
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Geography

Macon is located at 32°50'26"N 83°37'57"W (32.8406900, -83.6324000).

Macon map

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2014 153,691 - census
2017 152,663 -0.67% census

Macon zip code is 31201. County name: Bibb, County fips: 13021

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Best Things to Do in Macon

1 Amerson River Park

Rating: 4.8 (1759)

2551 Pierce Dr N, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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Amerson River Park

2 Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Rating: 4.8 (1456)

1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, United States ➦ Show Map

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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

3 The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House

Rating: 4.8 (645)

2321 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House

4 Tattnall Square Park

Rating: 4.6 (624)

1155 College St, Macon, GA 31201, United States ➦ Show Map

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Tattnall Square Park

5 Claystone Park

Rating: 4.5 (590)

6600 Moseley Dixon Rd, Macon, GA 31220, United States ➦ Show Map

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Claystone Park

Where ot Eat in Macon

1 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.3 (2986)

5080 Riverside Dr Suite 1500, Macon, GA 31210, United States ➦ Show Map

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Texas Roadhouse

2 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.1 (2756)

5000 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

3 La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

Rating: 4.5 (1819)

5080 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210, United States ➦ Show Map

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La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.1 (1749)

4950 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210, United States ➦ Show Map

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

5 Red Lobster

Rating: 3.5 (1647)

2077 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Lobster

Where to Stay in Macon

1 Macon Marriott City Center

Rating: 4 (1263)

240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA 31217, United States ➦ Show Map

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Macon Marriott City Center

2 Best Western Riverside Inn

Rating: 3.9 (1062)

2400 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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Best Western Riverside Inn

3 Red Roof Inn & Suites Macon

Rating: 3.9 (722)

2720 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Macon

4 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Macon Mercer University

Rating: 4.6 (540)

1550 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Macon Mercer University

5 Hilton Garden Inn Macon / Mercer University

Rating: 4.4 (519)

1220 Stadium Dr, Macon, GA 31204, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hilton Garden Inn Macon / Mercer University

Other Places in Macon

1 Payne City Hall

Rating: 2 (1)

Davis St, Macon, GA 31204 ➦ Show Map

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Payne City Hall

People born in Macon (200)

People born in Macon, including pianist, singer and songwriter Little Richard, country music singer Jason Aldean, actress, director, and producer Carrie Preston, .

List

  • Lucille Hegamin (American singer and entertainer) she was born in 29/11/1894
  • Randy Crawford (American jazz and R&B singer) she was born in 18/02/1952
  • Emmett Miller (American entertainer) he was born in 02/02/1900
  • Blake Clark (American stand-up comedian) he was born in 02/02/1946
  • Melvyn Douglas (American actor) he was born in 05/04/1901
  • Emmett Berry (American musician) he was born in 23/07/1915
  • Antonio Pettigrew (American sprint athlete) he was born in 03/11/1967
  • Ken Shamrock (American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and actor) he was born in 11/02/1964
  • Lisa Sheridan (American actress (1974-2019)) she was born in 05/12/1974
  • Nancy Grace (American legal commentator, television host, television journalist, and former prosecutor) she was born in 23/10/1959
  • Nikki Randall (American actress) she was born in 11/08/1964
  • Sidney Lanier (American musician, poet) he was born in 03/02/1842
  • Ben Johnston (American composer.) he was born in 15/03/1926
  • Thomas G. Jones (American politician (1844-1914)) he was born in 26/11/1844
  • P. B. S. Pinchback (American politician (1837-1921)) he was born in 10/05/1837
  • Sam Nunn (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 08/09/1938
  • Cassie Yates (American actress) she was born in 02/03/1951
  • Claudine Clark (American R&B musician, singer, songwriter) she was born in 26/04/1941

Schools in Macon

College & universities near Macon, GA

Code Name City ZIP
140447 Mercer University Macon (GA) 31207
475060 Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Macon Macon (GA) 31210
141325 Wesleyan College Macon (GA) 31210-4462
482158 Middle Georgia State University Macon (GA) 31206
481155 Helms College Macon (GA) 31206-5309

Post offices near Macon

Post Office Name City ZIP
Macon Post Office Macon (GA) 31213
Mulberry Post Office Macon (GA) 31201
Pio Non Post Office Macon (GA) 31204
Riversid Post Office Macon (GA) 31204
South Macon Post Office Macon (GA) 31206

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Distance to Other Cities

Macon distances to largest Georgia cities