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Georgia Rising rural healthcare documentary screening at the Macon Film Festival
‘Georgia Rising’ draws near-capacity crowd at Macon Film Festival, will air on GPB Community NewsWorkforce

‘Georgia Rising’ draws near-capacity crowd at Macon Film Festival, will air on GPB

The challenges facing rural healthcare and the people dedicated to addressing them were spotlighted Aug. 19 during a community screening of “Georgia Rising: A Rural Health Story” at the Macon Film Festival. “Georgia Rising” explores the complex struggles of rural healthcare across the state and shares the stories of those who have dedicated their life’s work to caring for people…
August 25, 2026
Goodwill Career Centers earn three-year CARF accreditation
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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
Georgia employers discussing OneDigital HR Services and workforce support
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Georgia Chamber Launches OneDigital HR Services to Help Employers Strengthen Workforce

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of OneDigital HR Services, a new member resource designed to help Georgia employers navigate today's increasingly complex workforce landscape through comprehensive human resources consulting and strategic support. As businesses across Georgia continue to face evolving workforce challenges — from recruiting and retention to compliance, payroll administration, employee engagement, and HR technology — the Georgia…
August 13, 2026
Choose Macon 2030 supports manufacturing and workforce growth in Macon
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Building What Comes Next Starts with Choosing Macon

A recent market forecast from IndexBox points to steady growth in architectural profiles and high-performance building envelope products through 2035, reinforcing the kind of long-term economic and workforce opportunities Choose Macon 2030 is designed to help Macon-Bibb pursue. Companies like YKK AP America already connect Central Georgia to a larger construction and manufacturing supply chain. Through its commercial façade systems…
July 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
Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment WorkforceCommunity News

Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

Monday, June 22nd, 2026 The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862. The May unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, down from Georgia’s revised April rate of 3.5% and 0.9 percentage points…
June 24, 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