what river runs through macon, ga
The Ocmulgee River flows for approximately 255 miles before joining the Oconee River to form the Mighty Altamaha. The Ocmulgee is formed where the Alcovy, South, and Yellow Rivers feed Lake Jackson near Monticello. The river flows south through Macon and continues on a southeastern route towards the coast. It joins the Oconee to the east and forms the Mighty Altamaha at Lumber City in Telfair County. The Ocmulgee played a major role in the development and growth of Middle Georgia and cities further south in the basin.