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’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….
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…
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…
Kicking Off 2025 with Business After Hours at Middle Georgia State University
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce proudly kicked off 2025 with an unforgettable Business After Hours hosted at the stunning Center for Middle Georgia Studies at Middle Georgia State University. This sold-out event brought together Chamber investors and local professionals for an evening of networking,…
New Anderson Conference Center Career Card on GreaterMaconWorks Platform
One of the premier programs of Macon Works is the greatermaconworks.com career navigation platform. This online tool connects students, businesses, job seekers, and local resources in one site. This platform features local business and industry jobs through short videos or “career cards.” This career card features…
Bibb CTAE Celebrates 99.21% Graduation Rate!
From Bibb County School District https://www.smore.com/trb0q-bibb-ctae-grad-rate-hits-99-21?fbclid=IwAR1SREqW7G5u-1v46tBUuEESU4Qm5MVAo14G83YfFb8paUQnjgTYDCyMIMY (MACON, GA) – According to data recently released by the Georgia Department of Education, students in the Bibb County School District’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education pathways secured a graduation rate of 99.21 percent. This rate encompasses Class…