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Middle Georgia State University Earns National Recognition As A “2025 Great College to Work For” Community News

Middle Georgia State University Earns National Recognition As A “2025 Great College to Work For”

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is officially one of the best places in the nation to work in higher education. The University has been named a 2025 “Great College to Work For,” one of only 76 institutions nationwide to receive the honor this year. The recognition, announced September 19 in The Chronicle of Higher Education and on GreatCollegesList.com, puts MGA among the…
September 23, 2025
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Nationally Recognized for High-Quality AFib Care Community News

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Nationally Recognized for High-Quality AFib Care

Hospital received Get With The Guidelines® - AFib Gold award for fifth consecutive year Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has received the American HeartAssociation’s Get With The Guidelines® AFib Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), ultimately helping to reduce patients’ stroke risk. This is the fifth consecutive year Atrium Health Navicent The Medical…
September 12, 2025
The Macon Witches Float Returns This October, Presented by Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions & Visit Macon Community News

The Macon Witches Float Returns This October, Presented by Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions & Visit Macon

Visit Macon is proud to sponsor the exciting return of Macon’s annual Witches Float, now presented by Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions, on October 5, 2025!  The exciting return of this annual extravaganza promises to be a bewitching event filled with costumes, outdoor recreation, and community spirit! “We ride at dawn, witches!” jokes Carly King, Marketing Manager for Visit Macon. “Well, we’ll…
September 9, 2025
Governor Kemp Issues Commendation Honoring Colony Bank’s 50th Anniversary Community News

Governor Kemp Issues Commendation Honoring Colony Bank’s 50th Anniversary

Colony Bank is honored to share that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an official commendation recognizing its 50th anniversary. The commendation celebrates five decades of dedicated service to customers, commitment to strengthening Georgia communities, and support for local businesses and economic growth. Since its founding in 1975, Colony Bank has remained focused on delivering the banking solutions that families…
September 8, 2025
More than 400 Weather Radios Given to Community Community News

More than 400 Weather Radios Given to Community

As part of the National Emergency Management Awareness month, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held another NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light distribution event at the Macon Mall on August 28. “I was overwhelmed with the turnout,” said EMA Director Spencer Hawkins. “It was so exciting to see so many people actively engaged in their safety and emergency preparedness.…
September 8, 2025
OCONEE STATE BANK ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF FOUR SEASONED BANKERS IN MIDDLE GEORGIA Community News

OCONEE STATE BANK ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF FOUR SEASONED BANKERS IN MIDDLE GEORGIA

Oconee State Bank (OTCQX: OSBK) recently announced the hiring of four highly experienced Middle Georgia banking professionals— Andy Flowers, Baxter James, Daryl Cohen, and Lisa Marie Pierce—strengthening the bank’s commitment to exceptional service, local expertise, and relationship-based banking across the Macon and Warner Robins area. These hires bring decades of banking experience and a deep understanding of the communities they…
August 25, 2025
Braddock’s Cask & Table Celebrates One Year in Downtown Macon Community News

Braddock’s Cask & Table Celebrates One Year in Downtown Macon

Braddock’s Cask & Table, a Mercer faculty-owned restaurant in downtown Macon, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Co-owned by Dr. Brittan Braddock and Executive Chef Ingrid Davis, the restaurant offers globally inspired New American cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting. From duck breast over mushroom risotto to thoughtfully curated wine pairings, every dish reflects their shared passion for hospitality and community.…
August 25, 2025
Middle Georgia State University Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024 Community News

Middle Georgia State University Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024

Author: Sheron Smith Middle Georgia State University (MGA) contributed more than $312 million to the economy in fiscal 2024, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for nearly 3,000 jobs.  That’s according to a study released August 12 by the University System of Georgia (USG). Dr.…
August 25, 2025
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Adds Virtual Well-Child Care Option for Kids Chamber News

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Adds Virtual Well-Child Care Option for Kids

New primary care model offers well-child and sick visits virtually for active, on-the-go families For families juggling busy schedules, finding time for medical appointments can be a challenge, but with the latest virtual care advancements from Atrium Health Levine Children’s, parents can now consult with dedicated pediatricians for more than just sick visits. The launch of Atrium Health Levine Children’s…
July 25, 2025
Fort Lauderdale One of Several New Flight Destinations Being Offered at Middle Georgia Regional Airport Chamber NewsCommunity News

Fort Lauderdale One of Several New Flight Destinations Being Offered at Middle Georgia Regional Airport

Spirit Airlines partners with the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, offering air travel to destinations such as the Caribbean, South Florida, Latin America, and other exciting locations. On Thursday, Macon-Bibb County announced that nonstop passenger air service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) will begin on October 16, 2025, thanks to Spirit Airlines. From Fort Lauderdale, people can…
July 17, 2025