Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Nationally Recognized for High-Quality AFib Care
Hospital received Get With The Guidelines® – AFib Gold award for fifth consecutive year Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has received the American HeartAssociation’s Get With The Guidelines® AFib Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), ultimately helping to…
The Macon Witches Float Returns This October, Presented by Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions & Visit Macon
Visit Macon is proud to sponsor the exciting return of Macon’s annual Witches Float, now presented by Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions, on October 5, 2025! The exciting return of this annual extravaganza promises to be a bewitching event filled with costumes, outdoor recreation, and community spirit!…
More than 400 Weather Radios Given to Community
by Edna Ruiz As part of the National Emergency Management Awareness month, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held another NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light distribution event at the Macon Mall on August 28. “I was overwhelmed with the turnout,” said EMA Director Spencer…
Governor Kemp Issues Commendation Honoring Colony Bank’s 50th Anniversary
Colony Bank is honored to share that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an official commendation recognizing its 50th anniversary. The commendation celebrates five decades of dedicated service to customers, commitment to strengthening Georgia communities, and support for local businesses and economic growth. Since its…
Middle Georgia State University To Formally Open Pavilion & Other Facilities At Georgia Premier Cross Country Course
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is celebrating the opening of new competition and event facilities, including a covered pavilion, team locker rooms, public restrooms, and expanded parking, at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course on the Macon Campus. Georgia Premier is located at 3450 Fulton…
Wesleyan College Arboretum Upgraded To Level II By Morton Register/Arbnet Accreditation Program
The Wesleyan College Arboretum in Macon Georgia has been upgraded to a Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for demonstrating the high standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.* The Wesleyan College Arboretum was…
Unemployment Falls Across Most of Georgia’s Regional Commissions in July
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment fell in most of Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in July. “Our greatest strength is our people and the businesses that call Georgia home,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “July’s unemployment numbers show progress across most…
30 Teachers Across Georgia Get Wishes Granted by Robins Financial Credit Union
Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated over $54,000 to thirty local teachers through their 4th Annual GRANTED program. The credit union believes that a bright future starts with a solid education. That’s why they created their GRANTED program in 2022 to help alleviate some of the…
Visit Macon and the AJSA Announce 1st Annual U.S. Open of Watercross Coming to Macon, Georgia.
The American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) is proud to announce the launch of the 1st Annual U.S. Open of Watercross, taking place at Sandy Beach Park on Lake Tobesofkee. This exciting new national championship will bring together jet ski racers from across the country for…
OCONEE STATE BANK ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF FOUR SEASONED BANKERS IN MIDDLE GEORGIA
Oconee State Bank (OTCQX: OSBK) recently announced the hiring of four highly experienced Middle Georgia banking professionals— Andy Flowers, Baxter James, Daryl Cohen, and Lisa Marie Pierce—strengthening the bank’s commitment to exceptional service, local expertise, and relationship-based banking across the Macon and Warner Robins area….
Braddock’s Cask & Table Celebrates One Year in Downtown Macon
Braddock’s Cask & Table, a Mercer faculty-owned restaurant in downtown Macon, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Co-owned by Dr. Brittan Braddock and Executive Chef Ingrid Davis, the restaurant offers globally inspired New American cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting. From duck breast over mushroom risotto…
Middle Georgia State University Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024
Author: Sheron Smith Middle Georgia State University (MGA) contributed more than $312 million to the economy in fiscal 2024, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for nearly 3,000 jobs. That’s…