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Sherry Singleton

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Georgia’s Workforce AdvocacyCommunity News

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Georgia’s Workforce

ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier, Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) President Chris Green, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and other higher education and talent pipeline officials, signed multiple bills…
May 12, 2026
$345,000 in Grants Strengthen Communities Across Central Georgia Community News

$345,000 in Grants Strengthen Communities Across Central Georgia

More than $345,000 in grant funding is helping nonprofits across Central Georgia expand services, support families, and address critical needs. The Community Foundation awarded grants to 22 nonprofit organizations across its footprint, supporting a wide range of efforts throughout Central Georgia. From mentorship and empowerment programs for youth facing challenges to initiatives that elevate rural artistic voices and celebrate creative…
May 5, 2026
Bobcat® of Macon Now Under New Ownership & Management Community News

Bobcat® of Macon Now Under New Ownership & Management

MACON, GA—The team at Air Compressor Sales, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bobcat® of Macon, Middle Georgia’s source for Bobcat®-brand products, services, repairs, and rental solutions. Now operating under new ownership and management and relocated to 5452 Thomaston Road in Macon, GA, Bobcat® of Macon delivers trusted equipment and selections to customers. “When the opportunity presented itself…
May 5, 2026
Atrium Health Improves Access to Mental Health Services with School-Based Teletherapy Community News

Atrium Health Improves Access to Mental Health Services with School-Based Teletherapy

MACON, Ga., April 27, 2026 – A new partnership between Atrium Health and area schools is providing greater access to mental health services for more than 27,500 students. Atrium Health’s School-Based Virtual Therapy Program offers teletherapy to students in grades five through 12 at schools in Crawford, Houston and Peach counties, and The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) in Bibb County. In 2022,…
May 1, 2026
Wesleyan Students Earn Top Presentation Award at Georgia Communication Association Conference AwardsCommunity News

Wesleyan Students Earn Top Presentation Award at Georgia Communication Association Conference

Competing alongside graduate students and Ph.D. scholars, Wesleyan College’s Abbi Adams and Isabella Argudin earned the Top Presentation Award at the 2026 Georgia Communication Association Conference.  Titled “Hedbanz of Hermeneutics: An Examination of Recent Schools of Criticism and Their Differing Characteristics,” the award-winning presentation transformed literary theory into a hands-on learning activity. Originally created as a collaborative classroom project, the…
April 28, 2026
From Vision to Action: Ocmulgee Corridor Strategic Plan Sets the Path Forward Community NewsEconomic Development

From Vision to Action: Ocmulgee Corridor Strategic Plan Sets the Path Forward

After a year of collaboration, listening, and shared work across Central Georgia, the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative (ONPPI) has released the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Corridor Strategic Plan. This milestone reflects more than progress toward national park designation for Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. It represents a growing regional alignment around what comes next and how we…
April 23, 2026
Metro Macon Reports February Growth in Labor Force and Employment Community NewsFeaturedWorkforce

Metro Macon Reports February Growth in Labor Force and Employment

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the five-county Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month-over-month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, remaining unchanged over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.0%. “Georgia’s latest labor market data shows continued growth in both the labor force and employment as more Georgians are working and…
April 23, 2026
Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages Marks 35 Years — Final Print Issue + Digital Expansion Community News

Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages Marks 35 Years — Final Print Issue + Digital Expansion

After 35 years of continuous publication, the Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages has announced its 2026–2027 Commemorative Edition — the final print issue before transitioning fully to digital in 2027. Advertising placements close May 21, and a publication celebration event is scheduled for mid-June to officially unveil the historic final edition. Since its founding, the Black Pages has served as a consistent…
April 22, 2026
Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs WorkforceCommunity News

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago. “Georgia continues to set record…
April 22, 2026
SHE WILL Campaign Chair, Ruth Knox, Leads $2M Family Commitment to Provide Academic & Athletic Opportunities to Wesleyan College Students Community News

SHE WILL Campaign Chair, Ruth Knox, Leads $2M Family Commitment to Provide Academic & Athletic Opportunities to Wesleyan College Students

Wesleyan College President Emerita and SHE WILL campaign chair Ruth Knox ’75, together with her family and the foundation established by her parents, has made a $1 million gift to support the Porter Gymnasium project. In addition, Ruth and her family have committed another $1 million toward capital improvements as well as scholarships and other campaign initiatives that enhance opportunities…
April 22, 2026