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…
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 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…