The Last Memories

Over the years, the Roxy has been a place of fun and worship, of flavor and spirit, but sadly now the building has seen better days.

We have collected stories told from patrons who visited the Roxy during the Golden Years, and we have combined those stories into audio pieces with photos of the patrons.

We were also able to get in touch with a few of the performers who visited the Roxy from time to time. They, too, have audio pieces telling the stories they remember from the Roxy.

Students, also, wrote stories about our journey with the Roxy and the information and struggles we found along the way in our research.

The project has come to an end.

But, the Roxy still stands on Hazel Street as sturdy as the day it was put there. Some rust and vandalism has taken from its true form, but it has only added character to the history of the building.

The Roxy stands as a tribute to Macon, adding life and joy in a time long since past. Although rain and storms may beat on its hard shell, it still stands.

Perhaps, this project will bring some awareness to this structure. Perhaps, it will give the Roxy the recognition she deserves.

Perhaps, someone will be inspired to do something to make her years extend far past our own. Perhaps, someone will drive by her and notice her for the first time.

But, the only suitable phrase to say to the Roxy now that our project has come to an end was said by Hamp “King Bee” Swain, a performer at the Roxy, in his sign off.

“Well, that’s it for now, Sugar, Sugar. You take care and hang tough, and I’ll be with you tomorrow if the rain don’t come.”