Macon-Bibb County fund to bridge federal affordable housing gap
Macon-Bibb County's new Affordable Housing Fund will incentivize developers to build in Macon by offering better rates. The Housing fund was established last year using ARPA funds.
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Intergenerational and multicultural: Connecting on the chess board
Macon's Chess and Community program connects a young community to both the game of chess and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Regional director, Chuck Henderson, calls chess intergenerational and intercultural.
‘Souls to the Polls’ caravan mobilizes Black voters
Last Saturday, a "Souls to the Polls" caravan, meant to mobilize and encourage the Black community to vote, caravaned through Macon. Led by the deaconess at Ekklesia Christian Worship Center, Kim White, the caravan visited several Black neighborhoods on its two and a half hour tour through town.
The federal poverty level is ‘antiquated.’ Here’s a modern look at livable wages in Macon
In Georgia, a household of two adults, one infant and one preschooler would need $76,200 annually (with tax credits), according to the research center’s household survival budget for 2022.
Be Greek for a day at this year’s annual Greek Festival
This weekend, the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church will host the 17th annual Greek Festival. This family-friendly event will include Greek cuisine, church tours, music and Areti dancers.
Mayor stalls approval of Confederate plaque in Rose Hill
Mayor Lester Miller has opted to not authorize the donation of a plaque in honor of a Black Confederate fifer. He invited leaders from Macon's NAACP and the local branch of the United Daughter's of the Confederacy to have an open conversation on the topic.
Community gathers at Temple Beth Israel to honor one year anniversary of Hamas terrorist attacks
Folks came to Temple Beth Israel Monday evening to hold a vigil on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that prompted an ongoing war between Hamas and Israel.
Woolfolk family graves restored after vandalism at Rose Hill Cemetery
The Woolfolk family burial plot, memorializing the victims of an infamous Georgia murder case, has been restored after vandals damaged the grave site in July.
Red Cross provides aid to Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene
The American Red Cross of Georgia has set up a temporary storm headquarters in Macon. Pallets of supplies, such as cleaning kits, food and water embark are driven from the headquarters to areas in need throughout the state.
A Heart for Macon students: Northeast art teacher, Parker Cloud creator makes a difference
Randy Williams is the art teacher at Northeast High School. He's also an artist, the creator of the cartoons Parker Cloud and Friendz.