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  • Monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up Tuesday
    “We are more similar than not.” A sentiment that resonated throughout conversations at the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up in March, hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters (MMGM) and the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. The meet-ups are held below Churchills on Cherry (557 Cherry Street) on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., […]

    April 19, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Support the creation of Georgia’s first national park!
    Congress is considering a bill to protect the Mounds as Georgia’s first national park, and public support is crucial! Click here to show YOUR support for Ocmulgee Mounds! The Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative is the driving force behind this effort, and they need you. Help preserve the mounds and the surrounding wilderness for future […]

    April 19, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon200 announces new Downtown Bronze Black History markers
    Macon200, the bicentennial campaign celebrating the 200th year since the incorporation of the city of Macon in 1823, will unveil bronze markers dedicated to facets of Macon’s Black history. These markers will serve as permanent reminders of Black history across downtown Macon’s vibrant streetscape. There will be a press announcement on Monday, April 22, from 10:00 […]

    April 19, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • State leaders learn about Rhythm & Rally, Macon Mall revitalization project
    “Go big or go home.”  That was the overarching theme panelists were speaking to at a state-wide forum on how sports complexes can help community revitalization and economic development. The Community Playmaker Summit was hosted at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events  the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, by The Sports Facilities Companies.   The event […]

    April 18, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • April Wellness Weekend hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters
    The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. The three-day event is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities. All events during the weekend are free and open to everyone in the family.  “With April being National Counseling […]

    April 2, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • MVP partner hosting “Real Talk for Strong Families” sessions
    YouthUp, Inc. has begun holding monthly “Real Talk for Stronger Families” sessions as part of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program.  Partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents and grandparents to better find solutions to issues teens may be facing. […]

    April 2, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Third Macon Violence Prevention grant cycle opening April 1
    The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) will open the application process for the third round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) community grants on April 1. Thanks to funding from Macon-Bibb County, up to $800,000 will be awarded to organizations to continue or start programs focused on violent crime prevention and aligned with the goals […]

    March 28, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Teenagers learn importance of choices in their lives
    “What choice can you make today that will have a positive impact on your life?”  That was just one of the leading questions Najiva Timothee with the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) – one of our Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) partners – posed to a group of teenagers at a meeting of the Middle Georgia […]

    March 28, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • “We are more similar than not.”
    No matter the story told, no matter the feelings conveyed, no matter the struggles discussed nor the challenges…each was met with affirmative nods and knowing looks. Each of the more than dozen men sitting around two tables in an empty room below Churchill’s on Cherry saw something of themself in the other, a shared and […]

    March 28, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Thousands of people celebrate opening night of Atrium Health Amphitheater
    On Sunday, March 24, 2024, more than 6,500 people pumped their fists in the air, nodded their heads in rhythm, took selfies, and cheered wildly as Black Stone Cherry, ZZ Top, and Lynyrd Skynyrd took the stage for the first show at the new Atrium Health Amphitheater.   “What an amazing night in Macon-Bibb to kick […]

    March 28, 2024 published by Chris Floore

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