I [Live] in the Corridor

 "I make up for lost time when I come home." Winston Churchill

I personally did not consider Macon to be the hub of music, culture, and art that I have come to know it as now. When looking into colleges, Mercer University did not seem to me to be the college town atmosphere that one expects as the setting for their four year journey to a degree. However, I figured it was worth giving the city a shot, and I have not regretted that decision since. Interning for College Hill has allowed me to appreciate Macon from a different perspective. Every time I leave Macon--whether it is for a short weekend or a summer break from school--I find myself missing my second home!



Appreciate this dandy photo, fellow blogger Rhythm of Needles!

So I sat down with Historic Macon Foundation's Marketing and PR Coordinator Jennifer Mayer to delve into what all the Central City has to offer. Jennifer has the super cool job of coordinating special events that advocate preservation in Macon, with a lot of the effort fueled by membership--so you know it has the community's backing in whatever it undertakes. She describes her job as "never the same thing every day", and that seems to be the pivotal reason the Foundation is able to stay so connected to the community in a fresh and hip way.

The Foundation is focused on neighborhood revitalization, and they just undertook five rehabilitations in Beall's Hill. A lot of their work also goes into education for these historic homeowners, like encouraging them to take advantage of tax incentives and facade loans. Jennifer describes Historic Macon's focus on the Corridor as work for the people, people who really care. Macon's best kept secret--one that we hope to let out of the bag!--is that "there is always something to do here" as Jennifer puts it. Specifically the Corridor itself has a lot going on, and the best part is, it is all within walking distance. That walkability allows easy access to the lifestyle Historic Macon promotes, one that features sweet neighborhoods, Southern hospitality, and comforts of today blended with a rich history. So what should draw you to Macon and our College Hill Corridor? Well I would like you to discover that for yourself, because everyone's answer is unique but nonetheless important. Let me know what you find and happy exploring, ya'll!