By Sadie LackeyCAES College acceptance is not typically at the top of a middle school student’s to-do list, but preparation for higher education should begin somewhere between after-school practice and math homework at this age. Believe it or not, students should be thinking of their future career paths before they tackle high school, said Katie …
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Rutland High School FCCLA students lead at national convention
By Stephanie HartleyBibb County School District Paige Riser and Sabrina Rutledge, two students from Rutland High School, competed in the National STAR Event Competition at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. Rutland High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Anaheim, California, from June 30th …
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MGA to host award-winning journalist in Master Lectures Series
By News Bureau Middle Georgia State University Sarah Topol, an investigative journalist who has reported from the Middle East, Africa, and the former Soviet Union, will talk about her career experiences during an appearance at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as part of the Master Lectures & Conversations Series. Her talk will take place from …
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What should you do when you have extra cash?
By Jim BeallBeall Financial Planning Here’s a scenario: Meet Broke Brad. While he hasn’t been paying off his credit cards every month, this year he found a mentor to help him get his money in order. He has changed his spending and is living below his means. He has been slowly paying the minimum payment …
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Local law firm awards scholarship
By Courtney Singer Law Offices of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill The Law Offices of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill, a personal injury law firm in Macon, recently announced the winner of its 2019 college scholarship program. The firm will award a $2,500 educational scholarship to Adrian Robert Thomas, Jr. Adrian, a third-year student at the University …
Rock Candy Tours offer musical view of Macon
By Jamie Weatherford Rock Candy Tours, LLC Rock Candy Tours is a music history tour that focuses on downtown Macon. Although there are common elements of the tours, each one is unique. Most of the tours require 24-hour advanced reservations, although additional notice may be prudent for private events. “Rock, roll and stroll through Macon’s …
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Yoga in the park offered in Tattnall Square Park
Staff Writer Macon Community News Starting Wednesday, May 8th, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, local yoga teachers will lead you through an all-levels class from beginners to seasoned yogis. The classes are every Wednesday at Tattnall Square Park, and although there is no set fee to participate, donations are requested. Instructors Tia Pike, Jenni …
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Heed these tips to stop playing catchup when growing tomatoes
By Jake Price Lowndes County Extension Service The desire for fresh, homegrown tomatoes is the main reason many homeowners plant gardens. Most tomato plants are planted in late March through early May, and every spring some homeowners run into problems with their tomato plants. Tomatoes are susceptible to a lot of diseases. Once infected, it …
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Spillers Orthodontics opens new Macon office
By Eden TomberlinSpillers Orthodontics Spillers Orthodontics celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Macon office on Friday, March 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new building is the first in an area that will be developed into a professional office park. Spillers Orthodontics and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on their …
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Circle of Friends Animal Society saves the lives of cats
By Emily Akins Macon Community News On any given day, you can visit the PetSmart on Eisenhower Road in Macon and find a handful of adorable, loving cats lounging on cushions or napping in perches in the windowed nook known as “the Cat Room.” From kittens to mature adults, playful personalities to serene and sleepy, …
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Macon-Bibb County’s Director of Parks and Beautification wins Solar Advocate Award
By Chris Floore Macon-Bibb County Macon-Bibb County’s Director of Parks and Beautification, and Vice Chairman of the Jones County Board of Commissioners, Sam Kitchens received the 2018 Solar Advocate Award from the Georgia Solar Energy Association on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the organization’s annual Holiday Celebration. Sam Kitchens, Macon-Bibb Director of Parks and Beautification. …
Portables company helps sponsor Cantrell 5K
By Naomi Rosan A-OK Portables & Waste Services For the second year running, A-OK Portables & Waste Services is a Gold-Level Sponsor of the Cantrell Run, organized by the Cantrell Center in Warner Robins. The 11th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run has been educating those interested in taking the first steps toward better …
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Local artist featured speaker at MLK Day youth rally
By Faith JacksonContributor Elijah Rutland was the featured presenter at the State of Minnesota’s 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Youth Rally. The Youth Rally, which was held at St. Paul’s Ordway Music Theatre on Monday, January 21, 2019, is a statewide event that has been hosted by The Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther …
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