In 1996, The Peyton Anderson Foundation enabled a group of visionary corporate and civic leaders to establish a non-profit, public-private partnership called NewTown Macon. The goal was to restore and re-establish downtown Macon as a thriving center of economic, cultural, and social activity. For 25 years, NewTown has been providing Macon with leadership, planning, and support toward this goal. The community has responded by investing over $842 million to improve downtown.

Today, NewTown Macon continues to make strategic investments that improve downtown. Since 2016, NewTown Macon has purchased and rehabilitated 7 buildings, adding 69 lofts and 12 storefronts to the downtown market. Additionally, NewTown Macon launched the Business Improvement District, NewTown Loans, Middle Georgia’s first CDFI designated by the IRS Treasury, and absorbed the city of Macon’s Main Street program. NewTown’s comprehensive approach to downtown development has resulted in 80% storefront occupancy, 94% loft occupancy, and 900,000+ annual event attendance. 

Business Development

Non Profit

Property Development

Real Estate

Rehabilitation

NewTown Macon

Josh Rogers

Erin Keller

James L. Fritze

Lauren M. Marshall

Scott Seigel

Corrie Hall

Bike Walk Macon

Ron Foster

Caryn Frey

Lori Brewer

David Thompson

Curtis Hertwig

Christina O’brien

The Community & Economic Development team at NewTown Macon focuses on fostering sustainable growth and revitalization in downtown Macon through strategic planning and collaborative initiatives. Comprised of key community leaders from various sectors, the team drives investments, enhances business opportunities, and supports the overall economic health of the region, ensuring that downtown Macon thrives as a vibrant cultural and social hub.

Community & Economic Development

Leadership Team

Finance and Banking

Community & Economic Development

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Leadership Team

Finance and Banking