Like Augusta and Columbus, Macon forms a consolidated city-county and is the fourth biggest city in the state of Georgia. It is known as the 'Heart of Georgia' due to its central location in the state, and is situated just over an hour away from the state capital of Atlanta.

Macon covers an area of 255.13 square miles and has an estimated population of 152,000 people, with around 228,000 in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city of Macon is known as a strong educational zone, as well as being a popular tourism site for the state of Georgia due to its many museums and historical buildings.

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