The Maconites

The Maconites tell our story, one by one. [a project funded by The Downtown Challenge Fund of @cfcentralga created to implement the @maconactionplan]

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“Chicken wings, my wife, and my two cats feed my soul. And I live downtown in a beautiful loft… https://t.co/9XFwmrUvO0

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“...Macon is a melting pot of sorts.” - Joey @ Macon, Georgia https://t.co/sjMQh3ZGzJ

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“We are absolutely loving it, I mean every aspect of living downtown.
Yeah, it was a huge… https://t.co/iWOVcRa5vw

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“So, I just sort of said, you know, ‘Here I am. Send me.’
And I did that.
I’m glad because I do… https://t.co/17sPGO6kmr

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“This is my home.” - Pat @ Macon, Georgia https://t.co/sXD3bOJGNl

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Tonja: “Inclusivity is…that sense or that ability to be able to ensure that everyone has equal… https://t.co/XB9uuDnjKP

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"Ah! I’m a history buff. So I love culture. In order to learn and love and appreciate the… https://t.co/mSfyFOzujf

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Just posted a photo @ Macon, Georgia https://t.co/WSa1kJeJdF

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“Why does my music matter? That’s what I’m trying to figure out. I’m trying to get good enough… https://t.co/ZWE4v3beT5

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“If we worry about all the 'What if’s?', we’ll never do anything.

Why don’t we go full force… https://t.co/pDHtWC1Slm

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Just posted a photo @ Macon, Georgia https://t.co/Uep2jzQTNC

[The Maconites @TheMaconites]

“If we worry about all the 'What if’s?', we’ll never do anything.

Why don’t we go full force… https://t.co/b6CT0FQszs

[The Maconites @TheMaconites]

“I’m from Columbus, Georgia.

I’m an art major and a chemistry minor. I am in the fine arts… https://t.co/m5hRiCxEcf

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"I’m 27 and I’m a black girl in Macon. That meant a different thing, you know, decades ago. But… https://t.co/MMAJa11OgB

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“Well, I would have to say my kids are my greatest accomplishment. I’m really proud of them as… https://t.co/7IERMhZTs4

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"I’ve got the word ‘empower’ tattooed on my body. That was the first tattoo I ever got. It’s a… https://t.co/xY2k9cPIul

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“That’s just the kind of place that Macon is. People look out for each other and help each other… https://t.co/5dWxuiyqtF

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"You just can’t waste any time.
To keep myself from despair, I have to very consciously be aware… https://t.co/Wq8PickYzw

[The Maconites @TheMaconites]

“I just didn’t think I fit in.

Now, I love it. I just had to find my community. And I love… https://t.co/98WHWNsrRx

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“These places did something special...they brought people together.” [link in bio for full… https://t.co/Ua1ZaPXFOW