LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

St. Joseph's Catholic Church is located at the top of Poplar Street. It  was the first Catholic church in Macon and is the third-tallest building in the city. The twin cross-topped spires are 200 feet in the air. It was completed in 1903 and took 14 years to build.  There are 60 stained-glass windows from Bavaria, Germany, depicting the story of Jesus, and an alter assembled from Carrara marble from...

One of Georgia’s most historic houses, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon. The Hay House was declared a National Historic landmark in 1974. Building the house took four years. The Hay House was built in a  Italian Renaissance Revival style with Greek architecture. It is an 18,000 square foot mansion with four levels. The Hay House is constantly undergoing restoration while still remaini...

The Macon City Auditorium is a historic structure in downtown Macon. It is said to have one of the largest copper domes in the world, spanning 152 across. It opened in 1925, and is surrounded by columns on three sides. It has a similar architectural style to nearby City Hall.   The auditorium seats 2,688 people and has played home to concerts, sporting events, graduation, proms and the two l...

You may know the elementary school, Sonny Carter, but do you the know the story behind the name?   Manley Lenrie “Sonny” Carter Jr., was an astronaut who who flew STS-33. He orbited around the Earth 79 times. He was also a medical doctor, professional soccer player, and a Navy pilot. He lived a life full of adventure and experiences.   However, on April 5, 1991, he lost his ...