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It's time to #PledgeDTMacon
You've heard people talking about the transformation
of Macon, but you have yet to experience it for yourself.
Perhaps you can blame it on procrastination, or maybe
even disbelief. Call it what you will, but downtown Macon is
experiencing quite the renaissance.
Maconites, live well this year by exploring your own
backyard. NewTown Macon challenges you to make 2018 the
year you truly experience this charming, historic place you
call home. This is the year to nix procrastination and start
being intentional. You can be a part of downtown's success
by simply enjoying it. Your engagement with downtown's
amenities will fuel the continued eorts of revitalization.
Today is the day to #PledgeDTMacon. Whether you pledge
to attend all 2018 First Fridays or shop downtown for
birthdays this year, you are a part of downtown Macon's
progress.
What will you pledge? Post your pledge to social media
and include #PledgeDTMacon or visit newtownmacon.com/
pledge to make your 2018 pledge and begin your love aair
with downtown Macon.
Work to begin in 2018 at Alexander IV
The vacant Alexander IV Elementary School will soon
be a world-class senior living center. Alex IV was included
in Historic Macon's Fading Five in August 2015. Since then,
Historic Macon's preservation committee and sta have
worked with community stakeholders and the Macon-Bibb
County Board of Education to find a preservation solution
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I pledge to do all my
birthday shopping downtown this year.
#PledgeDTMacon
