Macon and Middle Georgia’s cultural roots extend back to the Native Americans who inhabited the land for thousands of years. With a world-renowned source of clay nearby, ceramics and pottery abounds. Community and high school theater thrives, and historic cemeteries bring stories to life through dramatic graveside performances. Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers were discovered in Macon. This city’s rich music tradition continues today, including Mercer University’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, one of the premiere string conservatories in the world.