There arent many places to go within the neighborhood.

The closest park or recreational center is more than five miles away.

At the November 2017 ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the game installations, people of all ages began to play.

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(Watch avideofrom the opening day.)

A crew of neighborhood residents serve as volunteer game instructors.

“It’s interesting to see how the very young children are showing interest.”

Two men play checkers on an outdoor game table in Macon, Georgia

South Macon Arts Revitalization Technology (SMART)was a recipient of a2017 AARP Community Challengegrant.

Page published August 2018

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This house will become a community center for a neighborhood in South Macon, Georgia

Two young women play checkers at an outdoor game table in Macon, Georgia

Children and adults play chess outdoors in Macon, Georgia

Two young boys stand next to a giant Connect4 game