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Economic Development

King of Soul Festival in Macon celebrating the legacy of Otis Redding
King of Soul Festival Brings Music, Visitors and Business Opportunity to Macon Economic DevelopmentFeatured

King of Soul Festival Brings Music, Visitors and Business Opportunity to Macon

Macon knows how to put on a festival. Throughout the year, these gatherings bring people downtown, showcase the creativity of our community and give visitors another reason to spend time here. Each adds something different to the mix, helping make Macon-Bibb a more interesting place to live, work and do business. On September 11–12, 2026, the 5th Annual King of…
September 4, 2026
Goodwill Career Centers earn three-year CARF accreditation
Goodwill Career Centers Earn Three-Year Exemplary CARF Accreditation Community NewsEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce

Goodwill Career Centers Earn Three-Year Exemplary CARF Accreditation

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA has earned a three-year accreditation from CARF for its Job Connection Career Centers. The accreditation extends through April 30, 2029. CARF’s three-year accreditation demonstrates that an organization satisfies CARF’s accreditation conditions and substantially conforms to internationally recognized standards. The accreditation process includes an extensive peer review of an organization’s programs, business practices,…
August 25, 2026
Middle Georgia State University economic impact reaches nearly $349 million
Middle Georgia State University’s Economic Impact Grows to Nearly $349 Million Economic DevelopmentFeaturedWorkforce

Middle Georgia State University’s Economic Impact Grows to Nearly $349 Million

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 - Middle Georgia State University (MGA) generated an economic impact of about $349 million during fiscal year 2025, an increase of nearly 12 percent over the previous year, according to a new study commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG).  The Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business…
August 25, 2026
Atrium Health nurses recognized for nursing excellence in Georgia
Atrium Health Advances Nursing Excellence, Strengthening Care for Patients Across Georgia Community NewsEconomic Development

Atrium Health Advances Nursing Excellence, Strengthening Care for Patients Across Georgia

Every Atrium Health hospital in Georgia is now recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.   Atrium Health nurses across Georgia have recently been recognized for demonstrating excellence in nursing that enhances the care provided to patients and communities, as reflected by a strong showing in the state’s inaugural list of Great 100 Nurses and by Atrium Health Floyd Medical…
August 21, 2026
Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy Economic DevelopmentCommunity NewsWorkforce

Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof. The transformation is authorized by HB 1302, the Education and Workforce Strategy Act, signed into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp on May…
July 7, 2026
Middle Georgia Regional Airport Celebrates New Fort Lauderdale Flight, Return of BWI Community NewsEconomic Development

Middle Georgia Regional Airport Celebrates New Fort Lauderdale Flight, Return of BWI

Travelers now have a new way to get to the beach! On Tuesday, June 9, community leaders, airport officials, and Contour Airlines celebrated the launch of nonstop service between Macon-Bibb County and Fort Lauderdale. As of Tuesday, the Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) now offers flights to Fort Lauderdale, as well as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Mayor Lester…
June 16, 2026
Mayor Miller Launches New Summer Internship Program Community NewsEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce

Mayor Miller Launches New Summer Internship Program

Macon-Bibb County is partnering with the WorkSource Middle Georgia Consortium to help local students and young adults explore career opportunities through a new initiative: the Mayor’s Office of Youth Employment and Engagement (M.O.Y.E.E.). The program is funded by Macon-Bibb, WorkSource, and a $50,000 grant from the Griffith Foundation. Through the program, 32 young people will be provided job and employment…
June 16, 2026
Gov. Kemp: ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Brings North American HQ to Macon-Bibb Community NewsEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce

Gov. Kemp: ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Brings North American HQ to Macon-Bibb

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The initial investment will bring roughly $57 million and up to 70 new jobs to the community, with plans for an additional $50 million in investment and as many as 70 more jobs over the next…
June 11, 2026
Georgia-Based Unified Legacy to Create 500 New Jobs in Macon-Bibb County Economic DevelopmentFeaturedWorkforce

Georgia-Based Unified Legacy to Create 500 New Jobs in Macon-Bibb County

Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in Macon-Bibb County. The company will invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, creating 500 new jobs over the next several years in Bibb County. “Georgia’s manufacturing sector continues to grow because companies like Unified…
May 27, 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