MACON — July 26-28 Macon Coliseum: It’s 1 week into summer and the Gonzalez family could be headed to a theme park, the beach, or even visiting grandparents for the weekend. Instead, Sandra and their 2 kids are eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with a few thousand people who will come to hear exciting good news!

“This isn’t just a convention,” said Sandra, of Valdosta Ga. “It’s a time to be together as a family and with friends and to be part of something that will keep us happy and hopeful. It’s also a great way to enjoy a weekend getaway.”

One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia, with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public.

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series beginning the weekend of July 26, 2024. The free, three-day live event is expected to draw more than 5 thousand per weekend attendees to the city over the course of 2 weekends – fueling the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels and restaurants.

“We are excited to work once again with city officials in Macon to host our conventions,” said Anthony Santana, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “These conventions are a highlight of the year for thousands of people who want to experience some positivity in their lives, and we are happy to enjoy the program once again in this welcoming and hospitable city. July 19, 20, 21 will be for those who speak English and July 26, 27, 28 for those who speak Spanish.”

The “Declare the Good News!” convention will present Bible-based videos, discourses and interviews on topics such as…

— English-Why Do We Need Good News? / Spanish- ¿Por qué necesitamos buenas noticias?

— Everlasting Good News-In What Sense? / Spanish- ¿ Por qué son buenas noticias eternas?

— English-Why We Don’t Fear Bad News / Spanish- Las malas noticias no nos asustan

Saturday features a baptism of candidates from surrounding communities, while a two-part video feature will captivate the audience on Friday and Saturday mornings. Prior to each convention, local congregations will engage in a campaign to invite community members to this free event.

Last year, nearly 13 million people attended more than 6,000 three-day conventions worldwide.

To learn more about this free convention and to find a location near you, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.

Anthony Santana, Department of Public Information with Jehovah’s Witnesses.