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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
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
The Big Reveal – Take a look at the new Macon Arena Community NewsFeatured

The Big Reveal – Take a look at the new Macon Arena

State championships. Sold out concerts. Packed trade shows. Buzzer-beating shots. Epic takedowns. Amazing deals. Dancing the night away. Basketballs. Wrestling mats. Comic books and card games. Guitars and turntables. For nearly 60 years, all that and much, much more created memories for generations of people in Macon, in Middle Georgia, and around the state. Headlining concerts gave hundreds of thousands…
June 24, 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
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
Moving to Macon? Meet the Choose Macon Preferred Realtors: Helping You Choose More Than a House FeaturedChamber News

Moving to Macon? Meet the Choose Macon Preferred Realtors: Helping You Choose More Than a House

Relocating to a new city comes with excitement, opportunity, and plenty of questions. Where should you live? What neighborhoods fit your lifestyle? What resources are available to make your move easier? That’s why Choose Macon created the Choose Macon Realtors Academy, a specialized continuing education program designed to equip local real estate professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support…
February 11, 2026