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A historic neighborhood on the edge of a renaissance
Macon, Georgia, got its start in what is now the East Macon Historic District. Dating back to the 1820s primarily as a textile mill village, the area has since undergone substantial revitalization efforts, especially in the past 10 years. “East Macon has a lot of significance to Macon, but it is very economically depressed,” says Julie Wilkerson, executive director of the Macon Arts Alliance. Along with Macon-Bibb County and the Urban Development Authority, the Macon Arts Alliance spearheaded a fundraising campaign, which, Wilkerson says, aims "to stabilize that area and be a cornerstone of the revitalization efforts.” The result is Mill Hill: East Macon Arts Village. The old Bibb Mill auditorium was transformed into a community arts center, and 14 vacant duplexes — which in another life had served as housing for mill employees — were renovated and sold to local artists at below market value. Today, the neighborhood stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of historic communities. “The hope and the opportunity is for it to spill out through the rest of the neighborhood,” Wilkerson says. “Art is a good equalizer and neutralizer and unifier. It’s a good way to start conversations and let people express what they’re feeling.”
The Mill Hill Community Arts Center is the heart of the village providing creative space.
The East Macon Arts Village in Macon fosters creativity with studios, galleries, and events.
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Craftsman-style fixer-uppers under $50,000
Part of the neighborhood’s historical significance stems from its community planning and development. The district evolved from big houses on large lots in the mid- to late 19th century to more modest infill houses in the early 20th century. Single-story Craftsman-style homes with gabled roofs, white columns and front porches line the neighborhood’s hilly streets. Due to the community’s age, garages are rare and street parking is the norm. The neighborhood has struggled with vacant and blighted homes, but the low-cost properties can be an attractive option for homebuyers looking to re-invest in a burgeoning community or build their rental portfolio. A two- or three-bedroom fixer-upper can cost between $20,000 and $50,000. A move-in-ready three-bedroom can range from $50,000 to $80,000. Homes that have undergone a complete remodel can range from $80,000 to $165,000.
In East Macon, a renovated home preserves its historic roots while offering fresh updates.
Fixer Uppers in East Macon are often charming historic homes with great renovation potential.
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Georgia’s first National Park
The Mill Hill Community Arts Center serves as a neighborhood hub for creativity. The center has free and paid workshops, plus performance and practice rooms, artist and gallery spaces, and a technology “tool shed” with equipment for artists to use. Residents take the Heritage Trail off of Clinton Street to walk directly to Ocmulgee National Historical Park, a prehistoric Native American site that humans have continuously occupied for more than 12,000 years. The park is poised to become Georgia’s first National Park, which will bring an economic boom with it. In anticipation of the national park designation, Macon-Bibb County is prepping for a $350 million development on the east bank of the Ocmulgee River. The county's wish list includes residential areas, shops, restaurants and a hotel. “The Ocmulgee River is an incredible asset,” says Emily Hopkins, vice president of external affairs at Newtown Macon, an economic development agency led by locals. Entering from Spring Street Landing, locals hit the water for kayaking, canoeing and leisurely floating. The neighborhood will also soon be home to Macon’s bicentennial park, which is being designed with resident feedback in mind. “They wanted a passive park, so they didn’t want basketball courts and those kinds of recreational things,” Wilkerson says, “and there are three huge commissioned public art pieces.”
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon includes significant archaeological sites.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park includes many significant historic archaeological sites.
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Expanding the Heritage Trail
Piedmont Macon Hospital is located inside the neighborhood, and Downtown Macon is 1.5 miles away. Macon Downtown Airport is 4 miles east. The neighborhood is bound by several major roadways, which can be both a blessing and a curse. Those who drive have easy access to several major thoroughfares like Interstate 16 and U.S. Route 80. However, the closest Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority bus stop is outside the neighborhood, across U.S. Route 23 on Hall Street. “In the 70s – and now, in 2024 – a giant and ever-expanding interstate runs along the river,” Wilkerson adds. “That neighborhood is separated by the river and now this giant interstate, so there are some physical and visual barriers that kind of separate that area from the rest of Macon.” Efforts to increase pedestrian travel options are ongoing, including expanding the Heritage Trail and constructing a pedestrian bridge across the Ocmulgee River to connect Downtown Macon and the east side.
The Ocmulgee River's diverse ecosystem includes some invasive species that impact fish.
East Macon Arts Village is a revitalization effort in Macon's Fort Hawkins neighborhood.
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Chili dogs at Nu-Way Weiners
The neighborhood is almost entirely residential, so residents have to leave the community for shops, restaurants and services. Kroger is about 2 miles away. Gray Highway is lined with fast food chains, but there are a handful of local options nearby. Nu-Way Weiners has been serving up chili dogs, burgers and fries on Emery Highway since 1972. El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant is a casual spot for Mexican street tacos and margaritas.
Nu-Way Weiners in Macon opened in 1916 and is one of the oldest hot dog stands in the U.S.
Nu-Way Weiners in Macon has been featured in media outlets like PBS and Southern Living.
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Kids can earn college credit through the Hutchings College and Career Academy
Kids can attend Burdell-Hunt Elementary School, a magnet school for communicative arts including multimedia, writing and Spanish, before heading to Appling Middle School. Teens can attend Northeast High School. All schools receive a C-minus from Niche. High schoolers can enroll in the Hutchings College and Career Academy and earn up to 30 college credits while still in school.
Northeast High School in Macon proudly supports the Raiders as their school mascot.
Notable alumni from Northeast High School in Macon include Bill Berry and Mike Mills of R.E.M.
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East Macon Historic District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Macon Historic District, Macon-Bibb sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Macon Historic District, Macon-Bibb over the last 12 months is $50,000, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In 1890, as the Eiffel Tower reached its heights, Macon was also on the rise, witnessing its own wave of innovation. This classic gem, built in the heart of the Gilded Age, stands as a timeless testament to craftsmanship and character. Minutes from downtown, you’ll be painting the town rouge as you breathe new life into this home and restore it to its former glory, a piece of history brimming
Investor Special! 3BR/1BA fixer-upper in Macon with 1,370 sq ft. Roof replaced 2 years ago. Foundation and subfloor ~75% complete. Just minutes from Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Spacious 5,663 sq ft lot. Full rehab needed. ARV $150K-$180K. Great opportunity in a growing area!. Property sold as-is.
Charming Renovated Home in Historic Mill Hill - Macon Arts Village Located in the heart of the vibrant Mill Hill Arts Village, this beautifully renovated home (2021) offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Just steps from Downtown Macon, this property sits at the back gate of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and is within walking distance to the Macon
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