The March 2025 issue of Georgia Trend spotlights a transformative moment for Macon-Bibb County, highlighting the community’s long-standing efforts to elevate the Ocmulgee Mounds to national park status. This anticipated designation would mark Georgia’s first national park and the nation’s 64th, encompassing over 25,000 acres along the Ocmulgee River and preserving ancient Muscogee (Creek) Nation mounds. Spearheaded by County Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tempore Seth Clark, the initiative represents a significant stride in economic revitalization and cultural preservation for the region.
Additionally, the issue covers Mercer University’s strategic decision to relocate its medical school to downtown Macon. This move is expected to invigorate the area with new housing and retail developments, further contributing to the city’s ongoing renaissance.
These developments underscore Macon’s commitment to growth and its emerging status as a hub of cultural and economic significance in Georgia.