Ice Queen: The business behind all your friends’ Instagram posts
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
March 19, 2017
Filed under Business, News
“I lived in Atlanta and was looking for a business to invest in. This ice cream place gave me an opportunity to live in America but still stay in touch with my roots, since the ice cream concept is from Thailand,” said Peggy Dong, manager of Ice Queen.
Read more »Thirsty Turtle takes place of former LGBTQ bar
Elliot James, Staff Writer
March 18, 2017
Filed under Business, News, Showcase
The new bar — which opened Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day — will remain under the same ownership, but it will be branded as an all-inclusive venue.
Read more »Olive in a Bottle sells more than your typical salad dressing
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Filed under Business, City, News, Showcase
Though January has come and passed, it’s not too late to start that new year's resolution of eating healthier. There is one Macon business that has a healthy and natural way to do just that. Olive in a Bottle, located off of Bass Road, is Macon’s own specialty olive oil and vinegar store. The...
Mercer Landing and Mercer Village welcome new restaurants
Rose Scoggins, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Business, News
Mercer Landing welcomed a second restaurant in December when Momma Goldberg’s Deli opened their doors. Momma Goldberg’s joined Papa John’s Pizza, which had been open throughout the Fall 2016 semester. Momma Goldberg’s opening had been anticipated for several months, as their original gra...
Business Spotlight: CrossFit AOA
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
Filed under Business, Health and Wellness, Multimedia, News, Showcase, Video
“When we’re young, we trade health for wealth. When we’re old, we trade wealth for health," Minter said.
Read more »Business Spotlight: Ampersand Guild Hall
Rose Scoggins, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
Filed under Business, News
“Seeing people create art makes me want to create art and write more and become more of myself. In that way, I think this a place where you can find something and get inspired,” Sultan said. “I would recommend anybody to come here because it’s beautiful and awesome.”
Read more »Mercer Landing additions to be completed in new year
Elliot James, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016
Filed under Business, News
Chain restaurants like Mama Goldberg's Deli and Chen's Wok were expected to already be open for business.
Read more »The Mill returns to its LGBT+ background
Vanessa Alva, Staff Writer
November 25, 2016
Filed under Business, News, Showcase
“We continue to build shows showing the diversity in our shows. We have transgender, we have drag queens, we have drag kings, [and an] ethnically diverse cast,” Marshall said. “We're all about diversity and that builds a strong community.”
Read more »The Ocmulgee Brewpub set to open downtown
Summer Perritt, Opinions and Lifestyle Editor
November 15, 2016
Filed under Business, Showcase
If you’re tired of the same old eateries in Macon, you're in luck. Ocmulgee Brewpub will be opening up in downtown Macon. From the Macon-based family that brought you Just Tap’d, the Ocmulgee Brewpub will be the first on-site brewery in town. “What will make Ocmulgee Brewpub different from any...
JC Thrift aims to sell threads, serve community
Summer Perritt, Opinions & Lifestyle Editor
November 6, 2016
Filed under Business, News, Showcase
If you’re looking to snag some deals on clothing or furniture and want to give back to the Christian community in the process, head down to JC Thrift on New Street in downtown Macon. JC Thrift, standing for Jesus Christ, is a second-hand store that aims to offer affordable, gently-used clothing a...
Golden Bough has cats, books and Macon history
Suzanna Price, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2016
Filed under Business, City, News
When you first walk into Golden Bough, a used bookstore on Cotton Avenue, you are struck with the nostalgia and historical interest that can only come from books. Eric Wakefield, the store owner, has done his best to preserve and improve the building that began as an antiquarian bookstore in 198...
Business Spotlight: Robinson Home
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
October 9, 2016
Filed under Business, News
Attention foodies: your search for a local gourmet kitchen store is over. Robinson Home in downtown Macon is here to satisfy your desire to shop locally in the community and to fulfill all your kitchenware needs. In the store itself, one can find a variety of coffee products, specialty spreads, chic coo...
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