United Way of Central Georgia expands footprint to Griffin-Spalding
Under a new partnership, United Way of Central Georgia will handle operations for Spalding County’s United Way branch.
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100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia mentors youth over a lifetime
The four pillars of the 100 Black Men organization are mentoring, education, health/wellness and economic empowerment. There are more than 100 chapters of the national 100 Black Men of America, Inc. The organization helps open doors for youngsters with limited opportunities. There are programs and mentorship opportunities for every step of a young person’s development.
NewTown CEO wants to keep Josh Rogers’ legacy alive, continue downtown growth
NewTown Macon CEO James Fritze has been with NewTown for nearly seven years and helped double the organizations assets over the last five years.
Marching towards a dream: Macon comes together in honor of King
The Macon community gathered at one of four community centers across the county to march for equality, justice and freedom — the values King advocated for nearly 60 years ago.
Keeping Greenwood Bottom clean: honoring King’s legacy of service
Community members put on green vests and grabbed trash bags on the Saturday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the Greenwood Bottom Day of Service Community Cleanup.
Greenwood Bottom community cleanup honors MLK Day of service
Inspired by Coretta Scott King's words and his own MLK service work in Atlanta, George Crawley sought to organize the Greenwood Bottom Day of Service Community Cleanup.
Downtown Diversity Initiative ignites Black entrepreneurship for fifth year
Five up-and-coming Black entrepreneurs received $5,000 to kick-start or expand their businesses as a part of this year's Downtown Diversity Initiative from NewTown Macon and Macon-Middle Georgia's Black Pages.
Giving back to the community that shaped him: Henry Ficklin’s new role on school board
Former educator and city councilman Henry Ficklin begins his new role on the Bibb County school board. He intends to focus on maintaining the quality of education in Bibb County and preventing a decline.
Elaine Lucas takes on next public service role in Macon Water Authority Board
Elaine Lucas, who ran unopposed for the Macon Water Authority Board, received almost 12,000 votes. She said running for the MWA Board just seemed like the next “logical” step in her career.
Macon to become a county like no other: Reflecting on 2024
The Macon community witnessed the launch of several new attractions this year and made significant strides in industrial development as well. With high hopes for what’s to come in the new year, Macon’s economic development leaders expect the county's momentum to continue building up in 2025.