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…
Colonel Johari Hemphill Takes Helm As New Robins AFB Commander During Change Of Command
Original post by: Jerry Foltz Monday, July 14th, 2025 Col. Johari Hemphill assumed command as the 18th Robins Installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander from Col. Deedrick Reese during a change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 8, 2025. Held…
BrightFarms Greenhouse Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Big things are growing in Macon—literally. BrightFarms has officially opened its newest greenhouse right here in our community, and it’s already making waves across the Southeast. Located at 3037 Airport East Parkway, the new facility is powered by cutting-edge greenhouse technology and is one of only…
Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Encourage Women to Prioritize their Heart Health
Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent want women to take time to reflect on their individual heart health needs and take steps to improve their overall health. Not sure where to start? How about with your heart? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Summer is Almost Here: Avoid the Burn and Save Your Skin from Cancer
Having five or more blistering sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. More than two people die from skin cancer in the U.S. every hour and having more than five sunburns can double your risk for melanoma. But when detected early, the 5-year survival rate for…