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…
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…
Atrium Health Navicent Peach and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight OlsonChildren’s Hospital Emergency Departments Earn National Recognition
Atrium Health Navicent hospitals receive Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award Atrium Health Navicent Peach’s emergency department and the pediatric emergency department at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital are recipients of the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. The award recognizes leadership,…
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Named a Sedation Center of Excellence
Children’s hospital receives national recognition for quality in pediatric sedation When a child needs sedation as part of medical treatment, it can be scary for the child and stressful for parents. Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital has been designated as a…
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Recognized for Care Provided to Patients with Chest Pain
American College of Cardiology re-awarded accreditation, noting outstanding care for heart attack patients The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center for its expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center was…
Fort Lauderdale One of Several New Flight Destinations Being Offered at Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Spirit Airlines partners with the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, offering air travel to destinations such as the Caribbean, South Florida, Latin America, and other exciting locations. On Thursday, Macon-Bibb County announced that nonstop passenger air service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)…
Middle Georgia State University and Museum of Aviation Foundation Announce Partnership Focused on Education and Community Engagement
Original post by: Sheron Smith Middle Georgia State University (MGA) and the Museum of Aviation Foundation are launching a new partnership designed to strengthen educational outreach, community engagement, and innovation throughout the region. Leaders from both organizations formally signed the partnership agreement on June 30…