STYLE
ARTISTS MAKE THEIR
MARK FOR THE 'PINKEST
PARTY ON EARTH'
BY HANNAH JETT THEUS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAVE BJORKMAN
A
s far as congressional records go, Macon is touted
as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. For us
Maconites, we know how truly special and serene it is to
be surrounded by the organic beauty of more than 350,000
Yoshino cherry trees.
The determination of William A. Fickling Sr. to discover
the origin of a tree he had noticed in his own backyard, paired
with Carolyn Crayton's vision of a town filled with beckoning
blossoms and a community festival to celebrate them, forever
changed the trajectory of March in Macon.
Throughout springtime, Yoshinos make Macon as
vibrant as a work of art. With plenty of floral inspiration,
Macon is home to graciously gifted artists. Some have
grown up here and some have begun to call Macon
home more recently, but their talent and regard for their
community is remarkable.
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