MACON, Ga. — 1. Robins Air Force Base finds yearbook photo of Otis Redding Sr., father of legendary singer
Louise Redding McClain remembers her late father Otis Redding Sr. She says he worked hard to take care of six children, including two boys, one being the legendary musician Otis Redding Jr. McClain said she and the family were surprised by the recent discovery of a photo of her father found in a 1955 Robins Air Force Base yearbook.
2. The Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra re-imagines what symphony can be
After being gone for 5 years, the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra has strived to re-imagine what orchestra can be and who can be a part of it. Today, the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra is made up of the 26 students in the McDuffie Center for Strings Ensemble and principle members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
3. ‘It will be the change in the kids’ lives’: Otis Redding Center for the Arts coming to downtown Macon
The Otis Redding Foundation is bringing Otis and a new arts center bearing his name to downtown Macon. That announcement came Tuesday at a news conference at the intersection of Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street.
4. How did cherry blossoms take root in Macon, and when will they bloom?
The Cherry Blossom Festival is right around the corner and people are waiting to see exactly when the cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom. “The cherry trees are very unusual. They’re very beautiful when they bloom, when they flower, and Macon has a lot of beautiful plants but the Yoshinos are really unique,” said Bill Fickling III.
5. ‘Downtown, food, and music just go well together’: 57th annual St. Patrick’s Festival back in Dublin
The 57th annual St. Patrick’s Festival is back in Dublin. This weekend, you can join in the fun at the ‘Pig in the Park BBQ Championship’ and ‘Music & Munchies at the Market.’
6. ‘It’s a part of who I am’: Macon native shares history of old Appling Middle building
When you’re driving along Shurling Drive, you’ll see the old Appling Middle School. The building has been vacant for years and in danger of demolition, but one group put up a fight to preserve its history.
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