Code for Macon, a community for software developers and technologists, is thrilled to announce the start of its local chapter with a launch event on Friday, February 17th, at 6 pm at the McEachern Art Center, located at 332 2nd Street, Macon, GA. This event will feature the announcement of Code for Macon’s first project of the year, providing a platform for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals while solving local challenges.
The launch event is open to all software developers, technologists, or individuals interested in gaining experience in the technology sector in the Middle Georgia area. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to network, collaborate, and build relationships while working on meaningful projects that positively impact the community.
Code for Macon is dedicated to using technology to make a difference in the community. The organization provides a platform for individuals with a passion for technology to use their skills and knowledge in meaningful ways, while also connecting with others who share their passion. The launch event is a testament to the organization’s commitment to building a strong and supportive community of software developers and technologists in the Middle Georgia area.
This event is supported by the Knight Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. “Knight sees a great opportunity to grow and amplify Macon’s tech and innovation ecosystem. A Code for Macon chapter is another great asset to this local work. I am particularly delighted with the enthusiasm and expertise the Chapter’s co-chairs bring to the initiative and I am very eager to see Code for Macon activate” -Lynn Murphey, Knight Foundation.
“We are excited to launch our local chapter and provide a platform for software developers and technologists in the Middle Georgia area to connect with a vibrant and dynamic community,” said [quote], Code for Macon team member. “We believe that technology can have a significant impact on our community and we are dedicated to using it to make a difference.”
For more information about the launch event, please visit the Code for Macon meetup page.
About Code for Macon
Code for Macon is a chapter of Code for America, a people-centered problem solvers group working to improve government in meaningful ways. The organization provides a platform for individuals with a passion for technology to use their skills and knowledge in meaningful ways, while also connecting with others who share their passion.
About Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation is a social investor who supports a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts, and culture in the community, research in areas of media and democracy, and in the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. For more, visit KF.org.