Television production returns to Macon with weekend filming and road closures

King Street Productions resumes filming, causing temporary street closures across multiple locations

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A television show is continuing production this weekend in Macon-Bibb County, with filming scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. The shoot will bring intermittent road closures to multiple areas as King Street Productions moves between locations.

Visit Macon Senior Vice President and COO Aaron Buzza said the return of a production crew reinforces the county’s status as a desirable location for film and television. “We continue to be recognized as a prime location for filming, and that’s more than just our scenery,” Buzza said. “It’s about how welcoming people are here to visitors.”

Macon-Bibb has served as a backdrop for numerous movies and television shows, including 42, I, Tonya, Zombieland: Double Tap, Lovecraft Country, and Watchmen. The continued interest by production companies highlights the area’s growing profile in the film industry.

Road closures for Saturday, July 26

• Sardis Church Road: Fully closed between Houston Road and Industrial Highway

• Broadway: Fully closed between Steele Street and Raines Avenue

Road closures for Sunday, July 27

Location 1

• Eisenhower Parkway: Fully closed between Broadway and Edgewood Avenue

• Waterville Road: Fully closed between Steele Street and Holloway Street

Location 2

• Seventh Street: Fully closed between North Street and Lower Bay Street

Location 3

• Sixth Street: Fully closed between Poplar Street and Walnut Street

• Alternating sidewalk closures between Poplar Street and Walnut Street

Location 4

• Lower Poplar Street: Fully closed between Seventh Street and Twelfth Street

• Eleventh Street: Fully closed between Lower Poplar Street and 1010 Eleventh Street

Location 5

• Second Street: Fully closed between Poplar Street and Walnut Street

• Alternating sidewalk and parking lane closures between Poplar and Walnut

Location 6

• Second Street: Fully closed between Poplar Street and Hemlock Street

• Alternating sidewalk closures between Poplar and Hemlock

Location 7

• Cotton Avenue: Fully closed between First Street and Second Street

• Alternating sidewalk and parking lane closures between Cherry Street and Second Street

Location 8

• Cherry Street: Fully closed between New Street and Second Street

• Alternating sidewalk closures between New Street and Second Street

Drivers are advised to avoid the listed areas during the closure periods and remain alert to signage and potential detours.