Macon

Macon is a consolidated city and the administrative center of Bibb County, sitting along the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia where gentle hills meet flat plains. The settlement covers roughly 145 square kilometers at an elevation of about 116 meters.

The settlement grew around Fort Benjamin Hawkins in 1809 and received its official city charter as the seat of Bibb County in 1823. The name honors North Carolina politician Nathaniel Macon.

Several performance venues and museums remind visitors of the musical traditions tied to figures like Otis Redding and The Allman Brothers Band. Concerts and public events keep the heritage of Southern soul and rock music alive throughout the year.

The city offers access to educational facilities, healthcare centers, and shopping districts, with a central position roughly 137 kilometers southeast of Atlanta. Visitors find a base for exploring central Georgia and can reach many regional destinations from here.

The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park preserves ancient earthworks and structures from the Mississippian culture, used over many centuries. These sites offer insight into the lives of indigenous communities who inhabited the region long before European settlement.

Location: Bibb County

Inception: 1823

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

Website: https://maconbibb.us

GPS coordinates: 32.84069,-83.63240

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:47