From September 13-15, 2024, the Tattnall Square Pickleball Center will again host the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s (GRPA) State Pickleball Championship. This will be third year it has been held here.   

“This is a chance for people to test their skills against players from around the state...and maybe even be named state champion by the end of the weekend!” says Bobby Walker, Macon-Bibb County’s Tennis & Pickleball Manager.  

“We are truly the center of the pickleball world here in Macon-Bibb, and that’s evident by the tournaments we’re hosting and the number of players traveling here from around the state and country to play,” says Mayor Lester Miller. 

“We’re very excited to again be hosting this state tournament and to showcase our wonderful pickleball community and facilities to players from around Georgia,” says Robert Walker, Recreation Department Director. “Our goal in the Recreation Department is to provide our entire community ways to live healthier lives and be more active, so to host a state championship tournament where anyone can compete is a great opportunity for everyone.”  

The competition is open to any resident of Georgia, and they do not have to qualify in a previous tournament. Singles will play on the 13th, gender doubles on the 14th, and mixed doubles on the 15th. The entry deadline is Wednesday, September 4, and people can sign up at www.pickleballbrackets.com. Lunch will be provided for players on Saturday.  

“Our investment in our facilities is part of a broader effort to strengthen and grow sports tourism here, which brings more people to enjoy all our wonderful community has to offer,” adds Mayor Miller. “From tennis to pickleball to basketball to cheerleading to wrestling to baseball and more, this is the place people in Georgia want to compete.” 

“We have such great facilities for pickleball here in Macon that we continue to draw more and bigger tournaments. To be the host for the state championships is quite the honor, and that speaks well of our facilities and our welcoming community,” adds Walker.