Summer is the Perfect Time to Get Serious About Men’s Health
Life can get busy, and it’s easy to put off taking care of your health. Atrium Health Navicent doctors encourage men to use June – National Men’s Health Month – as an annual reminder to double-check that they’re current on recommended health screenings and wellness…
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…
Macon & Eggs Military Roundtable: A Sold-Out Success Bridging National Security and Local Impact
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s recent Macon & Eggs Military Roundtable was more than just a breakfast—it was a powerful convergence of military insight, civic engagement, and community collaboration. Held on June 5 at Central Georgia Technical College’s Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center (Robins North), the event brought together…
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…
Macon’s Unemployment Rate Drops in April
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in April, down six-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7%. “This April, unemployment rates dropped across every region of Georgia,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes….
Big Hair Productions Wins Gold at The Telly Awards for ‘Macon Music’ Video Series
A Series Created for Visit Macon A big win for Big Hair! Visit Macon is thrilled to announce that its ‘Macon Music’ video series was a Gold Winner in the category of “Series: Travel & Tourism” as part of the 46th season of The Telly…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, Community Partners, Dedicate Life Jacket Loaner Station
Life jackets are available for public use at Oconee River Greenway Park Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin and community partners dedicated a life jacket loaner station at Oconee River Greenway Park in Milledgeville on Wednesday to provide a lifesaving resource, just in time for summer. Life…
Cadence Bank Named One of America’s Best Banks in 2025 by Forbes
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Banks for 2025 at number 94. The 200 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts by assets were eligible for the list, and Forbes ranked the top 100 of that group. Analysts looked at…
Atrium Health Navicent Offers Free Health Screenings
Upcoming screening events to be held in Milledgeville and Macon Spring is a great time to restart your health and wellness goals. Make time during this season of rebirth to renew your focus on prioritizing your health so that you can enjoy a healthier summer….
Chamber Joins Community Leaders to Celebrate Milestone in Neel’s Lofts Development
On Thursday, May 14, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce joined local leaders, developers, and residents in celebrating a major milestone in downtown Macon’s revitalization: the ceremonial beam signing for Neel’s Lofts. This transformative infill construction project in the heart of Macon’s Central Business District…
Greater Macon Chamber Joins Georgia Historical Society to Commemorate Over a Century of Georgia Chamber Advocacy
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Historical Society recently commemorated a key moment in Georgia’s business legacy with the unveiling of a new historical marker outside the Macon City Auditorium. This marker recognizes the origins of the Georgia Chamber, whose first Board of…