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Macon Organizations
Better Business Bureau of
Central Georgia, Inc.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Suite 102, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-7999
Macon Area Chamber of Commerce
Driving force for business and economic development in Central Georgia.
305 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31201
P.O. Box 169, Macon, GA 31202
(478) 621-2000
www.maconchamber.com
Cooperative Extension Service
736 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-6338
Economic and Community Development Department
439 Cotton Ave., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-7190
100 Black Men of Macon
Improving the lives of the community’s youth through mentorship, education, and support.
1680 Broadway St.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 744-9820
www.100blackmen-macon.com
4-H and Youth — Macon
736 Riverside Dr., Macon GA 31201
(478) 751-6338
American Cancer Society
Nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer and preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
804 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-6391, www.cancer.org
American Heart Association
3312 Northside Dr., Ste. 140-A
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 405-3200
American Legion and Auxiliary
P.O. Box 6523, Macon, GA 31208
(478) 474-7799
Art Partners and Friends
Provides art instruction and free materials so that people who, due to economic circumstances, disability, or lack of opportunity, now can learn the joy of art.
333 Cotton Ave., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-3144
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Volunteers are matched with children and serve as friends, mentors, and
role models.
193 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 745-3984
www.bbbsheartga.org
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia
Enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-4153
www.bgccentralgeorgia.org
Boy Scouts of America, Central
GA Council
4335 Confederate Way
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 743-9386
www.centralgeorgiacouncil.org
Brain Injury Support Group
For victims of brain injuries, and their families and friends.
3351 Northside Drive
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 960-2804
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. Visitors welcome. Contact Phyllis Dorn at the above number for further information.
Community Partnership
Facilitates broad-based collaboration among business and community leaders, service providers, and community residents to improve the well-being of children and families.
116 Pierce Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 464-3020
www.communitypartnershipinc.org
Consumer Credit Counseling
Service — Macon
Helps identify solutions to creditor calls, garnishments, or bankruptcy.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste. 202
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-6197
www.cccsmacon.org
Downtown Macon Lions Club
Support to Bibb and surrounding counties through primary mission of initiatives and fund raising efforts to enhance the quality of life for the blind and visually impaired.
2045 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204
Meeting: Thursday, 12 p.m.
(478) 318-9386
www.maconlions.com
Exchange Club of Macon
Exchange is business and professional men and women meeting together and working together to make our nation a better place.
Meeting: Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.
Monument Room at the Centreplex
200 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA
(478) 477-0003
Contact: Gary Hinebaugh, Secretary
Education First
Works to deliver results in the area of public relations, preparing children to learn, and ensuring quality teaching and leadership in public schools.
577 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-0000
www.education-first.org
Friends of the Macon-Bibb
County Libraries
Support volunteer efforts to raise funds for the improvement of the Macon-Bibb County Libraries.
P.O. Box 5412, Macon, GA 31208
(478) 744-0824, friends@bibblib.org
Georgia District Office of Kiwanis International, Inc. — Macon Division 9
182 Riley Ave., Macon, GA 31204
Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.
Contact: Alexia Lieber
(478) 474-6169
www.gakiwanis.org
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
6869 Columbus Rd., Lizella, GA 31052
(478) 935-2221
www.gshg.org
Golden Opportunities
Provides programs and services to keep adults 55 and older informed and involved.
Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Dr. Macon, GA 31210
(478) 757-7817
www.mccg.org/services/golden.asp
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia
Builds lives, families, and communities one job at a time by helping people discover and develop their God-given gifts through work and career development services.
5171 Eisenhower Pkwy.
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 475-9995
www.goodwillworks.org
In STEP With Singles, Inc.
An inter-denominational single adult ministry whose mission is to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of singles adults of all ages in the Middle Georgia area.
P. O. Box 26245, Macon, GA 31221
(478) 747-6663
www.Instepsah.org
Jay's HOPE Foundation
Improves the quality of life of children with cancer and extends hope to families through educational, spiritual,emotional, financial, and social support.
1157B Forsyth St.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 238-6360
www.jayshope.org
Junior League of Macon
Promotes volunteerism, develops the potential of women, and improves the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
2055 Vineville Ave.
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 743-0847
www.jlmacon.org
Kiwanis Club of Macon
A global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Mulberry United Methodist Church
719 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
Meeting: Tuesday, 12 p.m.
Contact: Jim Tessmer
(478) 972-4195
wwww.kiwanismacon.org
Kiwanis Club of North Macon
3914 River Place Dr., Macon, GA 31210
Wager’s Grill
Meeting: Wednesday, 12 p.m.
Contact: Alexia Lieber
(478) 474-6169
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity
Makes the dream of owning a simple, decent, and affordable house a reality.
3225-A Rice Mill Rd., Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-6800, www.maconhabitat.org
Macon Outreach
267 First St., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 743-8026, Client line
Macon Volunteer Clinic
Provides the medically underserved with excellent healthcare.
376 Rogers Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 755-1110
www.maconvolunteerclinic.com
Meals on Wheels of Macon and
Bibb County, Inc.
1212 Gray Hwy., Macon, GA 31211
(478) 745-9140
www.mealsonwheelsmacon.org
Pilot Club of Macon
Members combine their diverse talents and resources to further programs which benefit people affected by brain-related disorders.
Meeting: First Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
102 Preston Ct., Macon GA 31210
(478) 405-7787
www.pilotinternational.org
Ronald McDonald House of
Central Georgia
Provides a place for families to stay when their child is in a hospital
far from home.
1160 Forsyth St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 746-4090, www.ronaldhousecga.org
Rotary Club – Downtown
Meeting: Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Macon Centreplex
200 Coliseum Dr., Macon 31217
www.dtmr.org
Rotary Club – Macon
Meeting: Mondays at 1 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
682 Mulberry St., Macon 31201
Rotary Club
– Uptown
Meeting: Thursdays at 12 p.m.
Idle Hour Country Club
5171 Eisenhower Pkwy., Macon 31206
Save a Pet
Rescues animals from the county pound
and places them into foster homes until
a permanent home is located.
P.O Box 408, Bolingbroke, GA 31004
(478) 808-9472, www.saveapetinc.com
Salvation Army
1925 Broadway St., Macon, GA 31206
(478) 746-8572
United Way of Central Georgia
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 301, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-4732, www.unitedwaycg.com
Career Women’s Network of Macon
Brings together women of achievement and influence to network ideas and to solidify effective relationships.
Meeting: 11:30 a.m.
First Tuesday of the month
Macon Marriott Center City Hotel
240 Colesium Drive, Macon, GA 31217
Cost: $15
Reservations (478) 808-8281
Central Georgia Advertising Federation
Provides and promotes a better
understanding of the functions of advertising and its values.
P.O. Box 586, Macon, GA 31202
(478) 475-8555
www.centralgaadfed.org
Macon Professional Women’s
Sertoma Club
Provides service to mankind by communication of thoughts, ideas, and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom, and democracy.
Meetings: 12 p.m., first and third Wednesday of each month.
P.O. Box 1961, Macon, GA 31202
(478) 471-6900
E-mail: members.cox.net/sertoma
Macon Soccer Club
Promotes the growth of soccer by providing high quality soccer programs for all ages and ability levels.
4510 Raley Rd., Macon, GA 31206
(478) 471-6443, www.maconsc.org
Macon Tennis Association
John Drew Smith Tennis Center
3280 N. Ingle Pl., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-1957, www.macontennis.com
Macon Tracks Running Club
P.O. Box 26455, Macon, GA 31221
(478) 972-6772, www.macontracks.org
Macon Waves Swim Club
P.O. Box 7942, Macon, GA 31209
(478) 746-6186
Maconwaves1975@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Macon
Moms Offering Moms Support is a non-profit organization for at-home mothers.
www.maconmomsclub.org
Middle Georgia Camera Club
Promotes interest in photography.
Meetings: 7:30 p.m., first and third
Thursday of each month.
Location: Northminster Presbyterian
Church, 565 Wimbish Rd., Macon
(478) 971-3357, http://mgcc.ws
Middle Georgia Woodworkers Association
Better your woodworking skills and get involved in community projects.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Gymnasium of Vineville Baptist Church
Phil Hill, (478) 993-5551
Swim Macon Aquatics Club
Provides private and group swim
lessons, summer leagues, masters program, and competitive swim team.
5097 Northside Dr., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 474-9689
Historic Macon Foundation
Educates the greater Macon community about its history and historic preservation; preserves and restores historic buildings and neighborhoods.
1083 Washington Ave., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-5084
www.historicmacon.org
Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council
653 Second St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 738-3240 www.maconbibbeoc.com
Macon-Bibb County Health Dept.
Protects the health of people and their environment.
171 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217
(478) 745-0411
Middle Georgia Regional
Development Center
175-C Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-6160, www.mgrdc.org
NewTown Macon
479 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 722-9909 www.newtownmacon.com
Rebuilding Macon. Inc.
Rehabilitates homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and the disabled, so that they may continue independence.
3864 Lake St., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 744-9808
www.rebuildingmacon.org
UGA Business Outreach Services
200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. E.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-6592
Cannonball House
856 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-5982, Tours
Cox Capitol Theatre
Public facility for movies, concerts, and special events.
382 Second St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 257-6391
www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-2000
Federated Garden Clubs of Macon
730 College St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-0921
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31202
(478) 750-8555
Grand Opera House
651 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 301-5470
Hay House
934 Georgia Ave, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-8155, www.georgiatrust.org
Macon Arts
486 First St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-6940
Macon-Bibb County Convention and
Visitors Bureau
200 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-3401
Macon-Bibb County Parks and
Recreation Department
Central City Park
P.O. Box 247, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-9280
Macon Film Guild
Screens recently released, award winning, and critically recognized works by contemporary independent American or foreign directors; films
typically not available to a Middle GA audience.
Location: Douglass Theater
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Macon (478) 742-2000
Macon Film and Video Festival
Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St.
Macon, GA 31201
www.maconfilmfestival.com
Macon Little Theatre
4220 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3342
www.maconlittletheatre.org
Middle Georgia Art Association
2330 Ingleside Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 744-9557
www.mgaa-art.com
MidSummer Macon
4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 757-5174
www.midsummermacon.org
Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3232, www.masmacon.com
Ocmulgee National Monument
1207 Emery Hwy., Macon, GA 31217
(478) 752-8257, www.nps.gov
Sidney Lanier Cottage
935 High St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-3132
Theatre Macon
438 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 746-9485
www.theatremacon.com
Tubman African-American Museum
340 Walnut St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-8544
www.tubmanmuseum.com
Abuse and Battery
Bibb Co. Public Schools, Social Services
484 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8607
www.bibb.k12.ga.us
Central Georgia CASA
Speaks for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the
juvenile courts; promotes and supports quality volunteer representation for
children to provide each child a safe,
permanent, and nurturing home.
640 Plum St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 238-6318
www.gacasa.org
Crisis Line & Safe House of
Central Georgia
Provides 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, and support services for domestic violence and rape crisis.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-9292
Crossroads Counseling Center
500 Bass Rd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 475-4608
Macon Rescue Mission, Inc.
774 Hazel St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-5445
www.maconrescuemission.com
Adoption/Foster Care
Covenant Care of Macon
3950 Ridge Ave., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 475-4990
www.covenantcareadoptions.com
DFACS — Bibb County
456 Oglethorpe St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-6051
Georgia Industrial Children's Home
4690 North Mumford Road
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 474-8220
www.gich.org
Hephzibah Children's Home
6601 Zebulon Rd., Macon, GA 31220
(478) 477-3383
www.hephzibah.com
Methodist Home
304 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31203
(478) 751-2800
www.themethodisthome.org
Prevent Child Abuse Heart of Georgia
640 Plum St., Suite 202
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 238-6349
www.pcahg.org
Alcohol/Drug/Eating Treatment Center
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Francis Episcopal Church
432 Forest Hill Rd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 746-6652
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
340 Hospital Dr., Macon, GA 31217
(478) 741-1355
Family Behavioral Care of Central GA
135 N. Crest Blvd., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 474-4321
Child Support Enforcement
2720 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31209
(478) 752-1500
CRISIS HOTLINES
First Steps
Bibb County
Niki Robinson at (478) 633-7284
Save-A-Life Ministry
112 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 755-1343
Teen Parent Center
456 Bay St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-4035
Chronic Fatigue Support Services
CFS/CFIDS/FM Support Group
Provides information and support to persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM).
Meeting: First Saturday of each month (except July), 1 p.m.
Coliseum Medical Centers
5th floor classroom
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 475-4908
turtlesem@yahoo.com
Disability Support Services
ARC of Macon
Works to improve the quality
of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.
4664 Sheraton Dr., Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-7764
www.arc-macon.org
Disability Connections
170 College St., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 741-1425, Ext. 101
www.disabilityconnections.com
Healing Center Foundation for
Children with Disabilities
7440 Thomaston Rd., Macon, GA 31220
(478) 757-1338
Source Care Management
1760 Bass Rd., Suite 203, Macon, GA 31210
(478) 471-0782
Disease Support Group
Breast Cancer Support Group for Young Survivors
Children of these young survivors meet simultaneously in the Beach Buddies Club. Women and children meet separately, but meeting times and dates are the same.
Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1217 Forest Hill Rd.
Macon, GA 31210
Contact: Laura Paxton
(478) 718-4123
www.bunkoforbreastcancer.org
HOPE FLOATS MS Support Group
Pinegate Retirement Center
300 Charter Blvd., Macon 31210
Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Marty Beliveau
(478) 742-9011
EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES
American Red Cross
195 Holt Ave., Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-8671
www.redcross.org
HOSPICE SERVICES
United Hospice of Macon
2484 Ingleside Ave., Bluiding B
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 745-9204
www.united-hospice.com
VistaCare
319 Margie Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 953-1016
www.vistacare.com
Lupus Support Services
Lupus Support Group Meeting
Lupus patients or anyone interested in learning more about the illness.
Peyton Anderson Health Education Center
877 Hemlock St.
Meeting: Every 2nd Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Nikkii Hatcher
(478) 238-6862
PARENTING/FAMILY RESOURCES
Babies Can't Wait
2520 Riverside Dr., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 745-9200
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of Central GA
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 104, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 752-7800
www.gaccrra.org
Crossroads Counseling Center
144 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 475-4608
www.crossroadschristiancounselingcenter.org
Family Advancement Ministries
Provides financial assistance, life skill programs, counseling, and baby supplies to expectant women and parents with preschool age children.
538 Orange St., Macon, GA 31201 (478) 746-9803
570 High Pl., Macon, GA 31201 (478) 745-7165
Family Counseling Center of
Central Georgia
Provide counseling to families.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Suite 203, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 745-2811
www.fcccg.org
Georgia Stepping Stones
Maximizes individual potential throughout life’s stages.
2940 Riverside Dr., Suite 99
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 474-8552
www.meritan.org
Lighthouse For Families
A Ministry of The Methodist Children's Home provides Medicaid counseling for families, children, and youth.
116 Pierce Ave., Macon, GA 31204
(478) 464-3001
Medcen Community Health Foundation
P.O. Box 6000, Hospital Box 78
Macon, GA 31208
(478) 633-6182
www.medcenfoundation.org
Nana's Creation & Youth Services
Provides the following services to youth and their families: parenting, early intervention, home evaluations, family assessments, crisis intervention, visitation supervision, case management, anger management, and conflict resolution.
3014 Gray Hwy., Suite 7
Macon, GA 31211
Quality Care for Children
An all-in-one resource for and about child and school-age care.
277 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 752-7800
www.qualitycareforchildren.org
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