King of Soul Festival in Macon celebrating the legacy of Otis Redding
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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
Elmer Polite, president of Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health names Elmer Polite president of Atrium Health Navicent Community News

Atrium Health names Elmer Polite president of Atrium Health Navicent

Veteran healthcare leader to oversee hospitals and care sites across Central Georgia MACON, Ga., Aug. 26, 2026 – Atrium Health Navicent has named Elmer Polite as president. In this role, Polite will lead the health system's hospitals and other care sites in Central Georgia, including Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville and…
August 26, 2026
Bibb elections board approves early voting location for 2027 election Community NewsAdvocacy

Bibb elections board approves early voting location for 2027 election

Early voting has grown more popular since 2020, and lines outside of the Bibb County Board of Elections office grew as residents and political parties promoted the idea of voting ahead of election day. As of late, more than 50% of voters place their ballots early, board members said. Out of 108,111 registered voters in Bibb County during the 2024…
August 25, 2026
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
Piedmont Macon Medical Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Piedmont Macon recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high-performing in five specialty care areas Community News

Piedmont Macon recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high-performing in five specialty care areas

Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing hospitals for a combined five adult procedures and conditions. The digital media company that’s widely known for publishing data-driven rankings has recognized Piedmont Macon for 2026-2027 as being high performing in the following categories: Back surgery (Spinal Fusion) –…
August 25, 2026
Macon-Bibb County communications team recognized as PRNEWS Platinum Awards finalists
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Macon-Bibb Communications Team Finalist for Two Top National Awards

On August 17, PRNews announced that Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications was a finalist for two national recognitions as part of its Platinum Awards: In-House Communications Team of the Year and Non-Profit Communications Team of the Year. These are two of nearly 60 individual, team, and project recognitions earned by the team from state and national organizations. The Platinum Awards…
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
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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
Piedmont Macon Medical Center celebrating five years of healthcare expansion
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Five Years Later, Piedmont Macon Expanding Healthcare

Five years after joining Piedmont Healthcare, Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital are celebrating a milestone that leaders say has transformed healthcare delivery across Middle Georgia through expanded access, major facility investments and enhanced patient care services. On Aug. 1, 2021, the former Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital officially became part of Piedmont, beginning a…
August 13, 2026