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THE COMMUNITY |
The City of Macon is a charming little town whose residents are friendly and caring. The City of Macon also prides itself on being a safe place to live and visit. The town's residents show an incredible community spirit which is reflected in the numerous activities held in the City of Macon on an ongoing basis. The main event is the annual Dancing Rabbit Festival at the end of October, celebrating Noxubee county's heritage. |
LOCATION |
The City of Macon lies in the northeast section of Mississippi, about 14 miles west of the Alabama state line. Atlanta, Georgia is 295 miles east; New Orleans, Louisiana is 249 miles southwest; Memphis, Tennessee is 207 miles northwest, Little Rock, Arkansas is 291 miles west, and Mississippi's capital, Jackson, is 130 miles southwest.
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The
City of Macon has a charter type of government, comprised of the Mayor
and a board of five aldermen who are elected by the residents of Macon
and serve a four-year term. After an election, the City Board of Aldermen
nominates and elects a Mayor Pro Tem. |
| The City of Macon was designated a Main Street Community and a Historic District in 2002, due to its several antebellum (pre-Civil War) homes. |