08/27/2025
We’re excited to be apart of the downtown Macon revitalization . As kids we couldn’t ride downtown without our dad pointing and saying “I did this”, and “we worked here”, and “we finished that in 19xx. Those were great memories and we’re excited to be carrying on the same family tradition. We love being a part of all the new development. Congrats to Robbo Hatcher and all that are involved.
is bringing new life to the long-vacant Neel’s Department Store site, transforming it into 95 apartments, offices, retail, and more while honoring its iconic past. In our latest My Macon interview, he shares why locally led development matters, how a rooftop bar can win your heart, what makes special for leaders with a vision, and why the energy building in downtown Macon will soon ripple into surrounding neighborhoods.
Fun fact behind the scenes! The construction of the Neel’s Lofts building stretching into the sky on Cherry Street served as the backdrop for the image on our cover. We saw how much Downtown Macon is booming - evident by the construction sites everywhere you look.
Neel’s Lofts will be opening soon in 2026. Read the full story in the current issue of Macon Magazine and follow them on social media to find out more.
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