Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes Advocacy

Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes

Lawmakers, lobbyists and protesters swarmed to the Georgia Capitol on Monday, the first day of the annual legislative session in a crucial election year. State senators and representatives — several of whom are running for higher office — pitched ambitious agendas for tax cuts, a cellphone ban in high schools and affordability before voters weigh in during elections later this year. By the end of…
January 13, 2026
Mercer Names New Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Community News

Mercer Names New Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Mercer University President Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., announced on Jan. 5 the appointment of Lisa Murphey Lundquist, Pharm.D., founding dean of Mercer’s College of Health Professions and senior vice provost, as University executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective immediately. In her new role as Mercer’s chief academic officer, Dr. Lundquist will lead the University’s 12 schools and colleges, the…
January 13, 2026
MBCIA Celebrates Year-End Success and Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Economic DevelopmentCommunity News

MBCIA Celebrates Year-End Success and Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Pathway

Annual Holiday Mixer highlights collaboration with local schools and industries to strengthen Macon-Bibb’s future workforce.   The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) hosted its annual Holiday Mixer on Wednesday afternoon at The Overlook on First, celebrating the successes of the past year and the exciting developments ahead. As part of the event, MBCIA hosted a special signing ceremony celebrating the…
December 18, 2025
Historic Neel’s Department Store Sign Returns to Downtown Macon Community News

Historic Neel’s Department Store Sign Returns to Downtown Macon

Downtown Macon’s skyline is about to welcome back a beloved piece of history. On Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m., representatives from H2 Capital, The Sign Store, Piedmont Construction Group, and NewTown Macon hosted a press conference and public sign-lighting ceremony celebrating the installation of the original Joseph N. Neel’s Department Store sign at the Neel’s Lofts development, located at…
December 16, 2025
Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board Workforce

Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board

Georgia’s High Demand Career List (HDCL) for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development in the Peach State- has officially been approved for implementation by the State Workforce Development Board. The HDCL reflects collaborations among multiple state agencies to advance Governor Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative. The HDCL was developed by the governor’s Education and Workforce Strategy Team. Members…
December 16, 2025
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Announces Choose Macon Initiative Chamber News

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Announces Choose Macon Initiative

President & CEO of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Jessica Walden talks with Middle Georgia CEO about the Choose Macon initiative and highlights the factors that make Macon an exceptional place to live and do business. If you would like to learn more about the Choose Macon Initiative, you can visit ChooseMacon.com.
December 16, 2025
Tournament at Rhythm & Rally Awarded as a 2025 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism in Sports Destination Management Community News

Tournament at Rhythm & Rally Awarded as a 2025 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism in Sports Destination Management

Sports Destination Management, the leading publication for sports event planners and tournament directors, has announced its 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, and Southern Pickleball in partnership with Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events, has earned top honors. The Southern Pickleball Championships presented by Publix, held January 3 through 5 at Rhythm & Rally, the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, was recognized for delivering…
December 16, 2025
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Final Macon & Eggs Program of 2025 AdvocacyChamber News

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Final Macon & Eggs Program of 2025

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted its final 2025 Macon & Eggs: Federal Program on Wednesday, December 10, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anderson Dining Room at Wesleyan College, located at 4760 Forsyth Road in Macon. This quarter’s program featured a focused discussion on “Building a Stronger Economic Union” with Christopher Stallings, Associate Administrator of the U.S. Small Business…
December 12, 2025
Tips for Toy and Gift Safety from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent Community News

Tips for Toy and Gift Safety from Physicians at Atrium Health Navicent

Toys should be age-appropriate to reduce the risk of injury One of the most magical moments of the holiday season is watching as children smile in delight while unwrapping toys and gifts. Pediatricians at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital encourage gift givers to exercise caution when selecting presents for young children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
December 12, 2025
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Annual Awards Program Honorees Chamber NewsPrograms

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Annual Awards Program Honorees

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding business and community leaders on November 20th, during its 2025 Annual Awards Program at Fall Line Station. Presented by Cox, the program brought together Chamber Investors, business leaders, community partners, and elected officials to celebrate the organizations and individuals whose work is shaping Macon’s economic future. The Annual Awards Program honors Chamber…
December 1, 2025