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Macon, Georgia - Known as "The Heart of Georgia" for its central location within the state
Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "the Heart of Georgia". Settled near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2014 estimated population of 153,691. The landscape consists of rolling hills in the north and flat plains in the southern section. The nearby Robins Air Force Base is a primary employer for the region. Wesleyan College is recognized as being one of the oldest colleges for women in the entire world. The town showcases numerous noteworthy historic landmarks and hosts the prominent Cherry Blossom Festival.
Manufacturing, aeronautics, medical and tourism are the leading employers in Macon. Surrounding areas thrive on agriculture and Macon's State Farmers Market offers the best peaches, peanuts, pecans and vegetables in Middle Georgia.
The key roadways serving the Macon area include:
Interstate 16 (I-16), also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is an Interstate Highway located entirely within Georgia. I-16 travels from downtown Macon, at I-75 to downtown Savannah at Montgomery Street.
Interstate 75 (I-75) runs north–south along the U.S. Route 41 (US 41) corridor on the western side of the state, passing through the cities of Valdosta, Macon, and Atlanta.
US 23 intersects with I-75 at the Riverside Drive exit in Macon.
SR 11 departs and runs concurrent with US 41, and eventually, US 129 again, north to Macon.
Transit systems in Macon help the city's vast commuting population get to work safely
Middle Georgia Municipal Airport is located 10 miles from downtown Macon, and offers regular commuter flights to/from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport. A variety of rental car agencies, cab and limousine services are available to serve travelers.
Macon Downtown Airport is located about 5 miles from downtown Macon. This airport is designed to accommodate private planes and offers no commercial service.
Macon Transit Authority provides bus service across the region. Go to this link to learn about fares and schedules.
Recent accidents in Macon include:
Here are links to the major hospitals in Macon:
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about Macon-area grief support groups and services.
Legal information for accident victims in Macon
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Macon, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Macon injury or fatality accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Macon personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Macon wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Macon accident lawyer can do to help.
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Most recent accident reports
A Scion driven by a woman with two men as passengers, all believed to be in their late 20's, was westbound on I-16 at about 3:35 a.m. when it was struck from behind by a tanker truck driven by Christopher Hinson, 56.
It was just before 12:00 a.m. when Dontavius Marquez King was driving his SUV away from a crash with a Lincoln Town Car, and he lost control and crashed his car into a church on Norris Street, where it overturned.
A Macon, Georgia woman is dead after an interstate crash in central Georgia. The accident occured at approximately 5 AM Sunday on Interstate 475. The woman was reportedly in an SUV that was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer.
A head on collision between a Suburban and Range Rover in west Bibb County yesterday morning leaves one man dead and four others injured.
Authorities say an Alabama truck driver who was walking alongside a central Georgia road was killed after two vehicles collided in the street, and one of the vehicles struck him.
Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was in critical condition and others were also hurt and after a four-vehicle accident in which a logging truck overturned.
The accident happened Friday evening on Chambers Road in Bibb County.
Bibb County sheriff's officials say a flight instructor and a student are hospitalized in critical condition after a crash at the Macon Downtown Airport.
Honey Boo Boo and her family are recovering from a serious car crash.
The Georgia TV family was turning left at a green light when a truck slammed into them Monday night in Milledgeville, Ga.