Macon GA Moving Companies

Macon, Georgia

Macon, Georgia is a unique city where culture, commerce and community thrive. Nestled on the Fall Line where the Piedmont plateau meets the flat Coastal Plains, the area has long been a perfect moving destination. The city possesses a community spirit that will be particularly evident during relocation. Macon is a city that will make you feel welcome and at home. Located in the center of the State, Macon is also the economic engine of Central Georgia. The city continues it work toward expanding the industrial economy, where considerable growth is predicted in the near future.

History:
During the Civil War, Macon served as a hospital for wounded confederates, and a prison for union soldiers. After World War I, Macon experienced a growth spurt due to crop failure, boll weevil and a drought. Moreover, there was a feeling of safety in the city for black families that had lived in rural central Georgia. For two years, in the mid 1920s, the Huff Daland Dusters operated in Macon. During the 1950s, Macon began to produce and attract a number of musicians with unusual musical talent. Among the names closely associated with the city are Leana Horne, Otis Redding, James Brown and "Little Richard.” It was only appropriate that the Georgia Music Hall of Fame be built in a city that had such a widespread effect on music in America. Macon, along with much of central and western Georgia, took hurricane Alberto head on, in 1994. This caused the city's water treatment plant on the banks of the Ocmulgee River to flood; more than 160,000 people went for up to 19 days without treated water. Today, the city has fully recovered as evident from the busy Macon moving companies that continue to bring in new residents.

Economy:
Macon has a diversified economy that can support a wide variety of industry sectors. Our labor force, education and training support, communication and transportation networks, location and quality of life attract and sustain all types of companies. Strategically located in the heart of Georgia at the intersections of I-75, I-475 and I-16, Macon has much to offer new or relocating businesses. Macon is located just 75 minutes south of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 2 1/2 hours from the Ports of Savannah. Macon has the location, infrastructure, and skilled workforce to emerge as the global leader in advanced manufacturing. Macon offers a low-cost, pro business environment and a highly skilled, educated and capable workforce. Our location in the heart of Georgia has enabled Macon to become a major logistical hub in the Southeast. Macon is an exceptional location for advanced manufacturing due to the many competitive advantages. Macon, Georgia offers workforce advantages for aerospace companies with wage rates below national averages, a favorable labor environment, trained workers and programs for ensuring expedited start-up operations.

Tourism:
Macon is a hotspot for tourists not only because of its exceptional climate and its central location, but also because of its scenic attractions. It is home to 10 historic districts including Cherokee Heights, East Macon, Macon, Macon Railroad, Pleasant Hill, Shirley Hills, Vineville, Fort Hill, North Highlands, and Tindall Heights. Macon showcases the Hay House, the Old Cannonball House, Sidney Lanier Cottage, Jarrell Plantation and Terminal Station. Tourists and natives alike are welcome to enjoy the history of Rose Hill Cemetery or the old-fashioned Douglas Theatre. What’s more, history is not limited to monuments, architecture, and gravestones. Macon also features the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Harriet Tubman African American Museum, and the Georgia Children's Museum. There are over 50 shopping centers offering virtually any product or service to suit your needs. The Colonial Mall Macon has over 170 stores and is the only mall in the State with six anchor stores. Several annual events create and strengthen bonds within the community. These events include the Cherry Blossom Festival, Mid Summer Macon, and the Georgia State Fair. The exciting, interactive Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is the largest state sports hall of fame in the United States, at 43,000-square-feet. Georgia natives Ty Cobb, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Evander Holyfield, Bill Elliott, Nancy Lopez and Bobby Jones are among the athletes represented here.

Colleges/Universities:

• Mercer University
• Macon State College
• Walter F. George School of Law

Interesting Facts:

• The self-proclaimed Architect of Rock & Roll, Little Richard, a Macon native and the city’s Goodwill Ambassador for Tourism, sang the dishwasher’s blues at Macon’s bus station as a teenager, long before he sang “Tutti Frutti” for the world.
• Macon has more cherry blossoms than any other city in the world. The Japanese Consul General proclaimed it the Cherry Blossom capital of the world.
• The American Water Works Association selected the Macon Water Authority as the 2009 “Best of the Best” taste test winner meaning that Macon also offers America’s best tasting water.