Southern Center for Choice Theory targets mental wellness

“Choose a quality life” is the motto at the Southern Center for Choice Theory (SCCT). SCCT is a mental health facility that envisions the bigger picture of helping those in need achieve a more proactive approach to coping with various mental illness. The Southern Center for Choice Theory is located at 411 Holt Avenue in …

Macon-Bibb County Robotics Gears Up For Another Year

As the new school year swings back into action, so do student clubs and activities. Robotics clubs are making a strong return this year throughout several Macon-Bibb County public schools. Robotics teams in the schools are based on the concept of STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students learn to design, build, and program robots …

Reboot “retrocade” brings old time favorites back to life

There’s a new bar in town and it has changed the way local barhops usually take the edge off. Reboot, as it is aptly named, is considered “the nerdiest bar in town.” When it comes to what most view as a typical bar, Reboot clearly redefines what is expected. It’s not your traditional bar in …

Stubby’s Heroes collecting donations for “Day of Compassion”

Bibb County resident Elizabeth Worthy was one of the earliest members of Stubby’s Heroes, joining in metro Atlanta in 2012, and she has brought her passion for pit bull activism with her to Middle Georgia. Stubby’s Heroes was started by founder Johanna Falber. When she joined Stubby’s Heroes, Worthy’s specialty was handling insurance breed discrimination: …

Wesleyan College to host its first Women with Purpose Festival October 21

The Lane Center for Service and Leadership at Wesleyan College will be hosting their first Women with Purpose Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the campus of Wesleyan College in Macon. The event will feature musicians, artists, vendors, inflatable bounce houses for children, food vendors, and informational booths. …

Nehemiah Men’s Home has new name and new growth

Guest article by Todd Robinson Fall is here and we rejoice in God’s faithfulness to us once again in meeting the needs of this ministry! The Nehemiah Men’s Home is pleased to announce that our official name change to Next Step Recovery Ministries is fully approved by the state, with our Next Step Men’s Home …

STEM Education takes flight at the Museum of Aviation

If you have not been to the Museum of Aviation recently, you don’t know what you’re missing. The facility combines one of the nation’s largest aeronautical and war history museums with one of Middle Georgia’s premier science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning centers and a venue for family-friendly events. On October 28, 2017, Middle …

Commentary: Positive news is more important than ever in a world of negativity

We appreciate that our readers are concerned about the integrity of Middle Georgia’s government, business owners, and civic leaders. We share many of your concerns. However, we are not an investigative journalism paper. Daily, we are bombarded by negative news. Reports of corruption, violence, hate, and ruin fill our social media news feeds, shout out …

Big Picture Burgers offers bad movies but a blockbuster burger

Although convenient to Warner Robins, Kathleen might be off the beaten path for some in Macon, but the area offers several nice, new shopping areas, as well as a wonderful theater and many restaurants. One restaurant of note is Big Picture Burgers. Big Pictures Burgers is a unique theme in Middle Georgia in that it …

Local church brings New Hope to community

For many people, Saturday mornings are sacred. After a long week of work or school, Saturday mornings are a chance to sleep in late, watch cartoons, and eat cereal in bed. This is an unwritten rule everywhere in America, right? What could possibly be better than messy hair, Captain Crunch, and binge watching your favorite …