On Saturday, August 13, Streetline Percussion helped its young musicians get back in the rhythm of the school year with a big party! The non-profit held a Back-to-School bash for its members at Agnes Barden Elementary School. They handed out hygiene products, gave out free haircuts courtesy of Mr. Royce Ivery from Hairitage Barber […]
August is celebrated nationally as Black Business Month and in Macon-Bibb County, so the Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is using this month to elevate shops and organizations operated by African-Americans. Earlier this month, OSBA held a Technical Assistance Day where business owners, and those looking to become business owners, visited with our OSBA […]
Anthony Howard quickly found out that Corporate America wasn’t for him. He wanted to be able to make his own hours to spend time with his 13-year-old son, especially since his son traveled for baseball. So, in 2016, with his love for video games, he opened up Gamez on Wheelz GA. The ultimate video game […]
Have you driven by the Macon Mall lately? You may have seen some work being done out where the future amphitheater is going. Yes, the designs for that area have not been finalized just yet, but there is some preparation work already happening. “We’re doing the initial grading for the amphitheater. This once was the […]
“It’s such a success story, we’re proud to play a small part of it,” says Cadence Bank Georgia Regional President Spencer Strickland of a $5,000 donation made to the Brookdale Resource Center through the United Way of Central Georgia. The Brookdale Resource Center was selected because of its ongoing and growing success helping provide people […]
Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) works around the clock to make sure Macon-Bibb is prepared in the event of an emergency. Whether it’s a pandemic, a weather event, or other dangerous situations – our team of highly educated and experienced professionals are always learning. Deputy Director Robert McCord has a long list of professional and […]
If you’ve taken a Macon Transit Authority bus or have driven by a bus stop, you may have already seen a new advertisement! Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) created 13 new transit advertisements aimed to reach more people to get them help if they’re struggling. “Another main objective was for potential clients to see themselves […]
Are you interested in signing your child up for football and cheerleading season? There is still time to do so! The Recreation Department extended registration another week. The Recreation Department is looking for 4-year-old flag football players, tackle football players ages 5 to 10 years old, and cheerleaders ages 4 to 10 years old. Games […]
Joseph Mann couldn’t stand to hear about another life lost due to violence in his community. It hurt him even more when his mentee and son’s friend was the 32nd homicide in Macon-Bibb County in 2020. Devaun Patton was more than just a number. He was a 16-year-old trying to learn how to navigate high […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is hosting another Mental Health Pop-Up Gym on Saturday, August 13, at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The gym starts at 10:00 a.m. with yoga, followed by a drum circle at 11:00 a.m., and then mediation at 11:30 a.m. A therapist will also be available on site […]
