'We Need to Support Local' - Georgia Grown Supports Local Vendors at Macon Arts and Crafts Festival

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Streets in Downtown Macon filled with families, vendors and artists this weekend as the annual Mulberry Street Arts & Crafts Festival returned, bringing a boost to local businesses and a long-standing community tradition.

Dozens of vendors set up booths featuring handmade goods, food and locally sourced products, many of them supported by the Georgia Grown program — an initiative aimed at helping small businesses expand.

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