Vineville Baptist Morning School seeks former students, families

Guest article by T.S. Boyd Vineville Baptist Morning School donated $574 worth of quarters to Jay’s Hope Foundation on Friday, October 6, 2017, in honor of two of our past students, University of Georgia football quarterback Jake Fromm and Jay Gaskin, whose ultimate victory over cancer inspired the creation of Jay’s Hope Foundation, which provides …

When should your child see an orthodontist?

Guest post by Dr. Ched Smaha Did you know that the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children see an orthodontist by the time they are 7 years old? Yes, that means that your child should have an orthodontic exam while they still have some of their baby teeth. While children should also have routine …

Macon Sewing Guild receives recognition for growth

Guest post by Mary Oppy The Macon Area Chapter of the American Sewing Guild was recognized at the American Sewing Guild National Sewing Conference for achieving the largest percentage gain in membership in 2017. The Chapter Membership Growth Award was given at the ASG National Sewing Conference held in Orlando. Florida from July 27-30. The …

Dauset Trails is a family favorite and hidden gem

Dauset Trails Nature Center has been called “Middle Georgia’s hidden jewel,” and for good reason. Generations of school children have loved Dauset Trails because of its menagerie. Indeed, nowhere else in Middle Georgia can children engage so immediately with native wild animals, including a bear, a cougar, a bald eagle, river otters, owls, birds of …

A good holiday visit requires parental communication

Halloween has come and gone, and in a few short weeks, Thanksgiving will be here, with Christmas and winter holidays scooting right on in behind it. Many children will be shuttled back and forth between homes for the holiday season, visiting with their non-custodial parents (the parent that they don’t live with most of the …

I Am King Foundation reaches youth, offers purpose

It is easy to find problems in a community, especially when that community is Macon. Many people talk about the challenges we face. Yet with as many challenges as Macon faces, there are also many people in our community who are investing their money, time, and emotions into improving our community. Among the dedicated volunteers …

Community center event helps girls see their beauty

“I am beautiful” a teen girl says.” “And you are beautiful: you have a beautiful smile, you have pretty eyes, and I like your hair,” another says. “Y’all are some beautiful girls, I mean I would have a lot to say, you’re not being arrogant, it’s you” Shawanda Wells reminds the group of girls who …

Bow Ties and Pearls bring out the best in Matilda Hartley Elementary School community

For most of us, Tuesday is just another day of the week. The weekend was just here two days ago, and you probably tell yourself, “if I make it to tomorrow at least that’s hump day, and I’ve only got two more days till Friday For the students of Matilda Hartley Elementary School, located at …

Rutland High School wrestling team starting booster club

Guest article by Shane Smith The parents of the Rutland High School Wrestling Team are starting a wrestling booster club to be named the Canes Takedown Club. The purpose of the club is to help support Rutland High School’s wrestlers. The first goal of the club is to help provide new uniforms and warm-up clothing …

Central High Chargers running to state

Macon-Bibb County high school students performed well once again at Cross Country Regionals. Many student athletes competed for their schools cross country teams. Central High School’s cross country team really shined. Regionals championship races for Region 4 AAA schools were at Dauset Trails in Butts County, Georgia, this year. Several teams from Macon-Bibb County made …

Tropical Flava is the place for can’t miss Caribbean

One of Macon’s best restaurants can be found in Ingleside Village. You may be thinking pizza, but instead think Jamaican. In the previous home of Ingleside Village Pizza lives Tropical Flava, Macon’s premiere Caribbean restaurant. Formerly located on Houston Road, the restaurant has been operating at the 2396 Ingleside Ave location for a few years …