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…
Joshua A. Carroll Elected President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill is thrilled to announce that one of our partners, Joshua A. Carroll, has been elected the 70th president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA). Josh was officially sworn in as president for 2025-26 on Friday, April 25, at the GTLA President’s…
EMA Preparedness Fair Returns In May
After having to postpone its Emergency Preparedness Fair in September because of Hurricane Helene, Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting the entire community to another opportunity for them to get prepared. The rescheduled Fair will occur on Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00…
Announcing the Release of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Greater Guide
Discover Macon’s Best with the 2025 Greater Guide! We are thrilled to announce the release of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Greater Guide, proudly produced in partnership with Macon Magazine and over 30 Chamber-invested businesses, highlighting their contributions to Central Georgia. This publication…
BrightFarms Launches Macon Greenhouse, Bringing Fresh, Local Greens to Georgia
BrightFarms opens a 1.5M sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse in Macon, Georgia — creating 250+ jobs, reducing food miles, and boosting access to fresh, pesticide-free greens across the Southeast. Exciting news is growing in the heart of Georgia! BrightFarms, a national pioneer in indoor farming, has…
Advocate Health Announces Division President for North Carolina and Georgia
Advocate Health has named Steve Smoot, FACHE, as North Carolina and Georgia Division President effective June 2. In this role, Smoot will drive strategic priorities, operational excellence, and community engagement across North Carolina and Georgia, in alignment with the enterprise. Steve replaces Ken Haynes who…
Atrium Health Navicent Recognized for Promoting Organ Donation Registration
April is National Donate Life Month Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Atrium Health Navicent Peach have earned recognition for efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across Georgia through the DoNation Campaign. DoNation highlights the importance in the lifesaving and life-giving…
Macon Prepares for the 2025 State of the Community with Mayor Lester Miller
Mark your calendars—on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is proud to host one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2025 State of the Community, held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. This year’s event will feature a…
Atrium Health Navicent Healthy Communities to Offer Health Screenings
Free screenings will be offered in Fort Valley and Milledgeville this spring. MACON, Ga., April 11, 2025 – If your New Year’s resolutions for healthier living have faded into the winter twilight, don’t worry! Spring is a great time to make a fresh start and…
Reps. Austin Scott, Sanford Bishop, Senators Jon Ossoff, and Rev. Warnock Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s First National Park & Preserve
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), alongside U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, reintroduced the bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act, which would establish the Ocmulgee Mounds and surrounding areas in Middle Georgia as Georgia’s…