Several organizations are working together as part of the White House’s ConnectHome initiative to make sure children living in public housing have the tools they need to succeed, including fast internet and a working device, whether it’s a laptop or tablet. Macon-Bibb is one of only 28 communities nationwide that that were selected to participate, […]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.maconbibb.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ConnectHome-logo.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”14″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] On Friday, February 12 local nonprofits, service agencies, churches, and government agencies will come together at the Buck Melton Center (150 Sessions Drive) from 12:00-1:30 p.m. for the […]
The James M. Cox Foundation announced on September 16 a $288,500 grant to EveryoneOn. The grant will fund an innovative pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with premium educational content, to families in Georgia who are enrolling in Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete discounted internet service program. EveryoneOn is a national nonprofit working to eliminate the digital divide by making high-speed, low-cost […]
HUD SE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS TO VISIT MACON TO HIGHLIGHT INITIATIVE TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS FOR STUDENTS IN HUD-ASSISTED HOUSING “ConnectHome” program to provide affordable internet access for low-income families ATLANTA – On Thursday, July 16th, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region IV Regional Administrator Ed Jennings will travel to Macon to join […]
