How long does it take 15 people to pull a 70,000 pound truck 40 feet? Find out this Saturday at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia’s 4th Annual Pull for the House. Join Ronald McDonald and the GEICO Gecko on Saturday, March 19th  in downtown Macon’s beautiful Cherry Street Plaza – in front of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The event begins at 10 am with the team pull competition and family activities lasting until 1 pm.    
 
This year’s Pull is co-presented by GEICO and McDonald’s. 20 teams of 15 people each will compete to see who will have the fastest time. Activities in addition to the pull competition include inflatable jumping toys, face painting, music, a petting zoo, children’s games, and other family fun. Food and concessions will be available, so bring the whole family and support your local Ronald McDonald House!
 

Barry Darnell and the Mobile Slim Band will kick off the Cherry Blossom with a hot show March 19, at 5pm on the Coca-Cola stage in the park. Come on out and get your music on!

Macon Parks and Recreation Director Dale 'Doc' Dougherty says he has a plan to make Bowden Golf Course profitable again.

The first step was bringing some upgrades to the city-owned golf course. Now, he says he needs to stop the course from bleeding money.

He says it loses about $130,000 a year.

He told the Macon City Council Community Resources and Development Committee Tuesday night about the next phase of his plan for Bowden, which involves restructuring the pricing options.

Previously, Dougherty says, visitors have only had two options-- an annual membership, or a daily fee.

He says that's not keeping Bowden competitive with other private clubs in the area.

The proposal to restructure pricing is two-fold. There will be some slight modifications to daily charges for things like golf cart rentals.