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U.S. News & World Report Names OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center a 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center Community News

U.S. News & World Report Names OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center a 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center

OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center has been named one of the 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing its commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and safety in outpatient surgical care. Out of more than 4,400 facilities evaluated nationwide, OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center (dba Macon Outpatient Surgery) earned distinction in the following specialty areas: Orthopedics and Spine U.S.…
April 7, 2026
28 New Resident Physicians Heading to Piedmont Macon This Summer Community News

28 New Resident Physicians Heading to Piedmont Macon This Summer

Piedmont Macon Medical Center matched with 28 resident physicians on Match Day, the much-anticipated day when residents across the country learn the name of the residency program where they will train for the next several years. The new residents are expected to join Piedmont Macon on July 1 in three residency programs – Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Transitional Year. Match Week…
April 7, 2026
Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program Community News

Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program. In 2025 alone, the Grid Investment…
April 7, 2026
Big Month for Small Business in Macon-Bibb Community News

Big Month for Small Business in Macon-Bibb

Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) hosted and co-hosted five workshops and panels throughout March, reaching nearly 800 participants across the community. “These workshops and panels are about making sure our small businesses have access to the information, connections, and opportunities they need to grow,” said OSBA Director Charise Stephens. “When we invest in our entrepreneurs, we are…
April 7, 2026
Goodwill’s Spring Job Fair Connects Macon Talent to Hiring Employers Community News

Goodwill’s Spring Job Fair Connects Macon Talent to Hiring Employers

April 16 event offers direct access to jobs, resources and career support MACON, GA – As employers across Macon-Bibb County continue to hire and many residents look for stable, long-term careers, Goodwill of Middle Georgia is bringing both together for one day of connection and opportunity. Goodwill will host its Spring 2026 Job Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
April 7, 2026
Gesundheit! Here’s how to keep the sneezes to a minimum as pollen counts rise. Community News

Gesundheit! Here’s how to keep the sneezes to a minimum as pollen counts rise.

Atrium Health Navicent providers encourage early prevention and symptom control as allergy season begins As plants begin a new season of growth and bloom, health care providers at Atrium Health Navicent are reminding residents that rising tree pollen levels can trigger seasonal allergy symptoms and are offering practical tips to help people feel their best this season. Seasonal allergic rhinitis…
March 30, 2026
Advocate Health to award $200,000 in scholarships for students pursuing health care and STEM careers Community News

Advocate Health to award $200,000 in scholarships for students pursuing health care and STEM careers

 Forty $5,000 awards available to students in Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Georgia Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and diverse future workforce. The organization will provide 40 $5,000 scholarships, including 20 awards available to community members and dependents of teammates and 20 designated for eligible…
March 23, 2026
Macon-Bibb Hires New CIO to Lead IT Department Community News

Macon-Bibb Hires New CIO to Lead IT Department

On February 17, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved Tekquell Watson’s appointment as the consolidated government’s new Chief Information Officer. “Technology is at the core of all we are doing to create a more accessible and transparent government in order to better serve our community,” says Mayor Lester Miller. "We cast a wide net across the…
February 24, 2026
Helms College Granted Full Five-Year Accreditation by ACCET, Affirming Quality, Outcomes, and Community Impact Community News

Helms College Granted Full Five-Year Accreditation by ACCET, Affirming Quality, Outcomes, and Community Impact

Friday, February 13th, 2026 Helms College has been granted full reaccreditation for five years by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), the national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The action affirms the college’s academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and commitment to student success through August 31, 2030. The accreditation decision was approved at ACCET’s December 2025…
February 24, 2026
Popular & Political Support Growing For Ban On Cellphones In Georgia High Schools Community News

Popular & Political Support Growing For Ban On Cellphones In Georgia High Schools

Georgia high school sophomores are looking ever more likely to lose their phones during the school day in their senior year, as lawmakers consider expanding a ban on personal devices. New surveys suggest overwhelming support for the idea from parents and teachers. A ban from kindergarten through middle school takes effect next fall after state lawmakers passed it last year.…
February 4, 2026