Bellevue (Macon, Georgia)
Bellevue is a primarily African-American neighborhood on the west side of Macon, Georgia, United States. The area is surrounded by the Weslyan neighborhood to the north-northwest, Vineville to the northeast, Hillcrest to the east, Unionville to the southeast and Bloomfield to the south-southwest The area is served by one elementary school, Brookdale Elementary.
In recent years, Bellevue has gained a reputation for its steadily increasing crime rate. The area is also the location for Freedom Park, which is also known for its crime rate. Napier Avenue serves as the main route in, though and out of the area.
The Macon nightclub, the Cherry Lounge, is also located in Bellevue.
References
- http://web.archive.org/web/20080914115126/http://www.macon.com:80/198/story/462625.html
- http://www.13wmaz.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880912011[]
- http://www.13wmaz.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880801009[]
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