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The Phantom of Macon’s Grand Opera House

The old opera house in Macon, Georgia, has been entertaining audiences since 1884. In 1971, a tragedy would strike when Randall Widner, employed as executive director of Macon’s Grand Opera House, climbed high above the stage to an area called the thunder room, which held massive metal plates for thunder effects during old plays.

Widner reportedly carried sleeping pills, booze, and a firearm with him. The man downed the pills, consumed the cheap booze, and went into the afterlife.

Since then, people have reported seeing strange things like seats flipping, mysterious music playing, and cold breezes blowing, as if someone were blowing on their necks.

The old opera house is reportedly haunted by the lady in white, who has been seen on stage, singing, before disappearing.

Written By: John G. Clark Jr.