UPDATE Moving to Macon! 1 year anniversary

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • We've been in Macon for exactly one year and I would love to share my experiences that I've had here with you guys. Thank you for watching. Like, Comment and Subscribe for more updates on our family's journey.
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  • @enigmatowles
    @enigmatowles 4 місяці тому +1

    Born and raised in the Macon, GA area. Every reference you made, I know very well and have so many memories in quite a few places. I even know the Mediterranean spot you are referring to that is really mid.
    Macon is not so much a place for singles wanting to ‘hookup’ but more for singles who have a shared interest…especially for church groups. And the downtown era is the closest you gonna get.
    And there is an Amazon warehouse in Macon, GA. It’s in between Hartley Bridge Road and Sardis Church Rd. I think the road it is on is Skipper Rd

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  4 місяці тому +1

      @@enigmatowles thank you so much for giving us some insight on your experiences and knowledge as a true Macon native. ❤️

  • @gheechiedan9299
    @gheechiedan9299 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn Amazon take a week in Macon? Wow! The have same day delivery or 2 day delivery all over the ATL.🤔

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  2 місяці тому

      @@gheechiedan9299 yes I miss this I miss Amazon fresh as well 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +3

    12:11 the Macon mall is basically a damn museum now...with a few stores and about 5 restaurants in it. People use it mainly to walk for exercise and meet up. The businesses left years ago when the big mall fight happened and made the news lol.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@brianattyberry I saw that it was wild we went for trunk or treat last year and that’s about it lol

    • @brianattyberry
      @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-x that's all you can go for down there. The best restaurant they had down there just left. Talking about bourbon Street grill. You should see videos on what it used to be. What I grew up with was on par with the Mall of Georgia, but with only 2 levels)

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@brianattyberry I saw it months ago I went down the rabbit hole of the timeline of Macon mall purely out of curiosity 😂

    • @brianattyberry
      @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-x smh I'm sorry you had to see it lol. We miss it too but we get it. Marvel and other big Hollywood studios are doing things down here so that's helping. We'll see how the new auditorium will do long term but it's not the same at all.

    • @RippedDad6
      @RippedDad6 4 місяці тому

      There are a lot of clubs downtown and lots of hookah bars as well. There is 567 Art and the Art Alliance for sipping and painting.

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +2

    26:26 Lizella is a nice spot for that too, especially if you dont wanna live in Macon but need to be close to it for work or something.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@brianattyberry I agree my cousin bought land out there. It’s very affordable, quiet and laid back.

    • @brianattyberry
      @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-x that's definitely where I'd go, if not WR, Centerville or Byron. Maybe Kathleen. Tired of Macon but my and my wife's family are here so we kinda need to stay close.

  • @jeniphirs
    @jeniphirs 6 місяців тому +4

    Hey there! I moved here from San Diego back in 2016! Love it! I’m in 31220! Downtown has LOTS of amazing restaurants and the music scene is great (the new amphitheater is awesome)! Our area is awesome up off Zebulon by the golf course). ❤️ I could definitely give you some tips!

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      @@jeniphirs would love some tips and other who come across this video as well. I’m glad you made the big move congratulations ❤️

    • @jeniphirs
      @jeniphirs 6 місяців тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-x so I’ll preface this all this with I’m married so no this isn’t from a single woman’s perspective. Food: Piedmont and Ocmulgee are awesome downtown spots. The Rookery has LOTS of amazing burger options (The Jimmy Carter is my fave). Best dine in pizza is IVP (Ingleside village Pizza). Our favorite takeout is Marcos. Ninja is pretty good for sushi. I do miss the wide variety of good Asian food. We do love the proximity to Atlanta for more ethnic options.

    • @jeniphirs
      @jeniphirs 6 місяців тому +2

      @@livingwithlex-x love the shoppes at riverside for Ulta, Bath & Body Works, Sephora, and DSW. I’m not a huge clothes shopper so when I want to go shopping for clothes I have no problem making a trip.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      @@jeniphirs me and my hubby will be going out more so we’ll definitely try these places. Thank you so much for dropping some gems for us ❤️

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      @@jeniphirs that’s dope, we do the same they have a good jewelry store selection in that area. For clothes we love Express and H&M ❤️

  • @F.D._FlintstoneIII
    @F.D._FlintstoneIII 6 місяців тому +4

    Born and raised in Macon,Ga
    Lake Wildwood subdivision is not the place to go for access to the lake.
    Lake Tobesofkee is it is 5 min from the back gate of Lake Wildwood. Lake Tobesofkee has three different parks: Arrowhead Park, Sandy Beach, and Claystone Park.
    The rookery downtown has the best burgers
    Ingleside village pizza or Macon pizza company
    Startup studio have different types of class like glass blowing.
    The Cherry Blossom Festival is in March.
    Burger Week is in October featuring different restaurants around town each day
    Bragg Jam Music Festival in July.

  • @dmew3960
    @dmew3960 5 місяців тому +4

    There is an Amazon warehouse in Macon off of i475/i75 South Hartley Brigde Road area.

  • @20Javon10
    @20Javon10 4 місяці тому +2

    I definitely agree with you on macon not being a city for singles lol. Most people are taken and settling down. Macon will run singles out the town and to Atlanta. Lol. It's nearly impossible for singles who move/visit macon to date to find anyone. 😂

  • @Beenabela
    @Beenabela 6 місяців тому +5

    You are right not a place for single ppl. My sister and I will be moving out of Macon soon for that reason😂😂

  • @investingwithzo
    @investingwithzo 4 місяці тому +1

    Summer house in lake wildwood is wild 😂

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  4 місяці тому

      @@investingwithzo 😂 your right it is ❤️

  • @dmew3960
    @dmew3960 5 місяців тому +1

    There are many places in downtown Macon to find really tasty burgers. Five Guys can be a hit or miss. Totally agree with you on Tenmii!

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому

      @@dmew3960 I’m definitely looking forward to exploring all the eateries in downtown Macon I’ve heard of and thought of so many places I want to visit. And I did not know they had an Amazon warehouse down here that sounds dope as far as development and convenience ❤️

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

    6:47 you probably wont. My wife and i were looking around for a spot to move out there and the Vineville area but they're pretty scarce.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      I like vineville but your right housing is definitely scarce

  • @mcooper4043
    @mcooper4043 День тому

    😂❤

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

    6:09 right because those lofts are crazy expensive

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@brianattyberry yes definitely for the area

  • @teresahodge4846
    @teresahodge4846 5 місяців тому +1

    I left and raised my kids here in Atlanta we holding on everybody is grown now

  • @kiathegoddess9273
    @kiathegoddess9273 6 місяців тому +1

    Welcome, I’ve been here since December but lived here a couple of years ago. It’s cheaper and has grown a lot. We’re definitely neighbors. I’m in 31211 so with that being said hiiii neighbor. I’m new to your channel so I would like to know more about investing in real estate

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      @@kiathegoddess9273 HEH NEIGHBOR!!! ❤️❤️❤️ and welcome to the channel. I will be making a video about my process too I’m not sure when I’ll upload but it will be coming within the next month. Thank you for welcoming me 💕

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +1

    22:19 i aint from Philly but Hypewings has my favorite cheese steaks

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      I tried them sorry, I don’t like they cheesesteaks lol but it’s not the worse tasting cheesesteak

    • @brianattyberry
      @brianattyberry 4 місяці тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-x I fell in love with the bulgogi ones lol

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  4 місяці тому

      @@brianattyberry 😄

  • @teresahodge4846
    @teresahodge4846 5 місяців тому +2

    Omg I lived there in 1993 1996 I didn't like it they still close up at 12:00 pm be in the house???????😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @victory4real611
      @victory4real611 5 місяців тому

      I'm from Macon! We didn't close at 12p. Don't know who you were with. But we partied and had a blast, and when the shots rang out, it was time to go home😂😂😂

  • @ragreen2
    @ragreen2 6 місяців тому +1

    For pizza, I recommend Ingleside Village Pizza ... Thanks for the video 😊😊

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for the reference I will definitely try them ❤️

  • @melindalumpkin9405
    @melindalumpkin9405 6 місяців тому +2

    Yes a lot of investors have purchased distressed properties and are just waiting

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@melindalumpkin9405 yes! We kind of did the same.

  • @PPCRecords
    @PPCRecords 6 місяців тому +2

    Come down to Macon Water Ice while you are here

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  6 місяців тому +1

      @@PPCRecords sounds exciting we miss some good water ice. We’ll slide through ❤️

    • @brianattyberry
      @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому +2

      YES, those WINGS ARE INCREDIBLE. Too many flavors to try in one visit. The Bourbon Peach was great.

  • @KennethClay-b5r
    @KennethClay-b5r 6 місяців тому +1

  • @teresahodge4846
    @teresahodge4846 5 місяців тому +2

    I loved Cory bells it's gone now 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

    • @victory4real611
      @victory4real611 5 місяців тому +1

      Honeyyy!!that was the best. Before nasty juicy crab

  • @stephenreidy1
    @stephenreidy1 5 місяців тому +2

    Isn’t the ranger oulet in Locust Grove?

  • @investingwithzo
    @investingwithzo 4 місяці тому

    The new mall

  • @angeladavislive
    @angeladavislive 5 місяців тому +1

    Is Macon ga, a Bible Belt community? Are the people big on going to church on Sunday?

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому

      @@angeladavislive From what I see. There are a lot of crosses on lawns and they are very involved with holidays not sure if this helped

    • @victory4real611
      @victory4real611 5 місяців тому +3

      Yes, Bible belt. A lot of religion, not necessarily relationship.

    • @CapricornDayz
      @CapricornDayz 5 місяців тому

      Bible belt means nothing. there's a lot of racism here. there are sundown towns too...

  • @yerocal30
    @yerocal30 4 місяці тому +1

    All of those cities you mentioned WR/Centerville, Forsyth, etc; those are suburbs and a part of the Macon Metro area. That's why when Macon is mentioned, those cities come up, and Macon is the Hub city of Middle Georgia. You got to really work on your pronunciations of the places around Macon, lol. Tanger Outlets is not McDonough, that Locus Grove and Sandy Springs is not near Macon. However, Macon is really up and coming.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  4 місяці тому +1

      @@yerocal30 ok thank you for watching. ❤️

  • @brianattyberry
    @brianattyberry 6 місяців тому

    20:19 did you not go to Homeland Village on Napier?

  • @angeladavislive
    @angeladavislive 5 місяців тому +1

    How is the job market?

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому

      @@angeladavislive honest opinion… I’m not sure because I don’t actively look consistently but it seems pretty dry out here depending on what you do for a living.

    • @travelwithdee7150
      @travelwithdee7150 4 місяці тому +1

      Some manufacturing jobs available

  • @jeniphirs
    @jeniphirs 6 місяців тому +3

    Just a bit up the road a bit is Monroe County, their property taxes are way less than Macon-Bibb County’s.

  • @CapricornDayz
    @CapricornDayz 5 місяців тому +2

    They are NOT paying more here...not in Macon.

  • @stephenreidy1
    @stephenreidy1 5 місяців тому +1

    Are you a realtor?

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому +1

      @@stephenreidy1 unfortunately no, but I am an Mortgage Loan Originator for the state of Georgia and a real estate developer. ❤️

    • @stephenreidy1
      @stephenreidy1 5 місяців тому +1

      @@livingwithlex-xcan you do a mortgage for an investment property out there?

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому +1

      @@stephenreidy1 only if it’s a primary residence.

  • @CapricornDayz
    @CapricornDayz 5 місяців тому +2

    lake 'toe be sof kee'

  • @CapricornDayz
    @CapricornDayz 5 місяців тому +2

    Don't be fooled. Don't move to macon unless you have a lot of money. dont think a job here will pay you well to afford a decent place in macon.

    • @livingwithlex-x
      @livingwithlex-x  5 місяців тому

      I agree if you are going to move down here you definitely have to have money or a plan

  • @ShayLetsTalk
    @ShayLetsTalk 5 місяців тому +2

    Cars on grass is not even ghetto, it’s disgusting behavior.

  • @CapricornDayz
    @CapricornDayz 5 місяців тому +1

    downtown is not safe at night...

  • @teresahodge4846
    @teresahodge4846 5 місяців тому +1

    It was the gangs trying to get my son's ok ??????? No I didn't like it at all