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Atrium Health Navicent Offers Students An Opportunity to Learn About Health Careers Community News

Atrium Health Navicent Offers Students An Opportunity to Learn About Health Careers

Atrium Health Navicent is accepting applications for a four-week summer program that offers area high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to shadow health care workers and receive hands-on training for health care careers. The Realizing and Encouraging Adolescents to pursue Careers in Healthcare (REACH) program includes weekly professional engagement and development activities such as medical skills simulation, educational field…
January 16, 2026
River Edge Behavioral Health Announces Grand Opening of Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center Community News

River Edge Behavioral Health Announces Grand Opening of Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center

River Edge Behavioral Health is proud to announce the grand opening of the Adult Peer Support and Community Integration Center on Ingleside Avenue in Macon. Created to address the evolving needs of the community, the Center offers comprehensive, innovative, and day-to-day support for individuals living with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. With this holistic approach, River Edge…
January 14, 2026
Gary Willis Named Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance General Manager Community News

Gary Willis Named Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance General Manager

Georgia Farm Bureau announced today that Gary Willis will be the insurance organization’s next general manager effective immediately.  Willis, who has most recently served as GFB’s Executive Director of Insurance Operations, is assuming his new role since GFB Insurance General Manager George Monk retired Jan. 2. “Gary brings a wealth of experience at Georgia Farm Bureau to this new appointment. In addition…
January 13, 2026
Cherry Street Energy Advances Growth Strategy with 16-Site Acquisition Community News

Cherry Street Energy Advances Growth Strategy with 16-Site Acquisition

Cherry Street Energy, the Southeast's leading provider of distributed power generation, today announced the acquisition of 16 operating distributed generation projects from Inman Solar, marking a significant milestone in its long-term growth strategy. The deal reinforces Cherry Street's position as a leading owner and operator of renewable power assets across the Southeast. With this acquisition, Cherry Street adds 12.7 megawatts (MW)…
January 13, 2026
Richelle Gilmer Named CEO of All Care Home Health Community News

Richelle Gilmer Named CEO of All Care Home Health

All Care Home Health, LLC, a trusted provider of care and support for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities, proudly announces the appointment of Richelle Gilmer as Chief Executive Officer. Gilmer brings over a decade of leadership experience at All Care, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in growing the organization…
January 13, 2026
Mercer Names New Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Community News

Mercer Names New Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Mercer University President Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., announced on Jan. 5 the appointment of Lisa Murphey Lundquist, Pharm.D., founding dean of Mercer’s College of Health Professions and senior vice provost, as University executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective immediately. In her new role as Mercer’s chief academic officer, Dr. Lundquist will lead the University’s 12 schools and colleges, the…
January 13, 2026
MBCIA Celebrates Year-End Success and Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Economic DevelopmentCommunity News

MBCIA Celebrates Year-End Success and Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Pathway

Annual Holiday Mixer highlights collaboration with local schools and industries to strengthen Macon-Bibb’s future workforce.   The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) hosted its annual Holiday Mixer on Wednesday afternoon at The Overlook on First, celebrating the successes of the past year and the exciting developments ahead. As part of the event, MBCIA hosted a special signing ceremony celebrating the…
December 18, 2025
Historic Neel’s Department Store Sign Returns to Downtown Macon Community News

Historic Neel’s Department Store Sign Returns to Downtown Macon

Downtown Macon’s skyline is about to welcome back a beloved piece of history. On Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m., representatives from H2 Capital, The Sign Store, Piedmont Construction Group, and NewTown Macon hosted a press conference and public sign-lighting ceremony celebrating the installation of the original Joseph N. Neel’s Department Store sign at the Neel’s Lofts development, located at…
December 16, 2025
Tournament at Rhythm & Rally Awarded as a 2025 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism in Sports Destination Management Community News

Tournament at Rhythm & Rally Awarded as a 2025 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism in Sports Destination Management

Sports Destination Management, the leading publication for sports event planners and tournament directors, has announced its 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, and Southern Pickleball in partnership with Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events, has earned top honors. The Southern Pickleball Championships presented by Publix, held January 3 through 5 at Rhythm & Rally, the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, was recognized for delivering…
December 16, 2025
Tips for Toy and Gift Safety from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Community News

Tips for Toy and Gift Safety from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent

Toys should be age-appropriate to reduce the risk of injury One of the most magical moments of the holiday season is watching as children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and gifts. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
December 12, 2025