Middle GA Podcasts

Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning

You're never too old to learn, and Wesleyan College offers an exciting range of educational and social opportunities for mature learners in the Middle Georgia area. And on this podcast you can learn all about the WALL program at Wesleyan.

Fort Hawkins - Episode 4

Much of Fort Hawkins' history has been uncovered through excavations over the years. Archaeologist Dan Elliott, president of the Lamar Institute, talks about this work on episode #4.

Cherokee Heights Methodist Church Reunion

Saturday, June 10, more than 60 friends who grew up at Cherokee Heights United Methodist Church held a reunion and shared their special memories.

World War II Veteran Jim Garland

Jim Garland served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Seven months before his passing, Mr. Garland shared his veteran's story with us.

Fort Hawkins - Episode 3

Fort Hawkins School occupied part of the fort's footprint from 1921 to 1978. On this episode, four former students share their memories of going to school at this historic site.

Fort Hawkins - Episode 2

Dianne Dent Wilcox is the author of Fort Hawkins and Frontier Georgia, and on this episode she shares her thoughts about the local and national importance of this historic landmark.

Fort Hawkins - Episode 1

As we launch this podcast series on historic Fort Hawkins, the birthplace of Macon, Georgia, we begin with an interview with Col. Benjamin Hawkins, portrayed by Marty Willett.

100 Years of AM940 - part 4

In the final episode you'll hear the voices of Joel Godard, Steve Malone, Del Ward, Don King, Bill Elder, and exceprts from the last Bill Powell Show.

100 Years of AM940 - part 3

AM 940 has always had a strong commitment to news and information. In this episode, Billy Sowell, Helen Popejoy, Bill Tribble, Jimmy Lee and Paul Beliveau talk about how that role developed through the years.

100 Years of AM940 - part 2

Religion and Sports were part of this historic station from the beginning. This episode includes comments from Rev. Jimmy Waters, Bobby Pope, and music excerpts from the Smile-a-While Quartet.

100 Years of AM940 - part 1

The beginning of radio in Middle Georgia. Early programs, new competition, the Mercer Brothers, Uncle Ned and Santa Claus.

Remembering SGT Rodney M. Davis

SGT Rodney M. Davis is Macon's only Medal of Honor recipient because of an heroic event in Vietnam on September 6, 1967. Author John D. Hollis tells the story of this hero.

Macon RBI program

Jeff Battcher, founder of Macon's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, talks about how the program started, how successful it's been, where it's headed, and how you can get involved.

The Methodist Home for Children and Youth

During its 150th anniversary year, members of the leadership team, the board chair and three alumni, share their stories about this important ministry.

When Elvis Came to Macon - 50 Years Ago

On this episode you'll hear 3 unique perspectives of Elvis Presley's first show in Macon, April 15, 1972.