Guest post by Mel Redd Many individuals in the Middle Georgia area contribute their time, effort, leadership, and generosity to the community. On March 17, 2018, the Middle Georgia Fisk Alumni Association will recognize such individuals who have shown exemplary service, selfless giving, and commitment to their profession. The 2nd Annual “Tribute to Middle Georgia …
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Guest post by Jill Lumley On Saturday, February 24, 2018, Edna Rutland of Macon was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Bibb County 2019 and awarded $2,000.00 in cash scholarships during a county-wide scholarship program for girls in their junior year of high school. The final competition was held at Stone Edge Church in Macon. …
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By the late 1980’s, the little town of Juliette was all but deserted. After the textile mill that supported the town burned and later closed down, most all of the residents moved away, leaving a few crumbling old buildings and the thundering of trains on the railroad for the few old timers who remained. In …
Guest post by Shane Smith Member of the Rutland High School Wrestling Team competed in the Bibb County Wrestling Championship, which was held at Rutland High School on January 20, 2018. Freshman David Watts, who weighed in at 160lbs, took the Championship title for his weight class. Junior Daniel Taylor, who weighed in at 138lbs, …
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Guest post by Shawn Shivdat On Saturday, February 24th, Chess Empowerment Association of Middle Georgia hosted Middle Georgia’s largest K-12 chess tournament. The tournament consisted of a United States Chess Federation rated section and an unrated section. Over 70 students registered, representing 18 schools and teams across Middle Georgia. The top five players in the …
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Guest article by Lee Love Under the direction of Dr. Stanley L. Robert; Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and the Associate Dean of the Townsend School of Music of Mercer University, The Choral Society of Middle Georgia, joined by the Mercer University Choir, The Mercer Singers, and The McDuffie Center for Strings. will …
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My family recently went on a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando. We decided to stay at a moderately-priced Disney World resort and purchase their meal plan, but we also considered more budget-friendly options. It is easy to spend several thousand dollars on a family-of-four trip to Disney, but you don’t have to. The …
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Driving down Mercer University Drive, next to Ken’s Audio and Video, is an unassuming little shack that reminds one of an old Photomat. It’s actually a Mexican restaurant that serves up delicious tacos, burritos and hotdogs. For my first time, I ordered the eponymous Ricky’s Burrito. Like all of their burritos, this beast is a …
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There is a lot going on at the Rosa Jackson Community Center. The center, located in East Macon at 1211 Maynard Street has been a beacon of light in the community for decades. The center received a much-needed makeover last year, which included new computer labs, a splash pad, a new gymnasium (in addition to …
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Guest article by Steve Bell The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953. On the 27th of June, 1950, the United Nations Security Council authorized the formation and dispatch of UN forces to Korea to repel what was recognized as a North Korean invasion. Twenty-one countries of the United Nations eventually contributed to the UN …
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Guest article by Shelia Shah, DMD There are several conditions and circumstances that may require seeing your dentist more frequently than one time per year. Below is a bit of information on who should speak with a dentist about scheduling appointments more often. Diabetics – Because diabetics are at higher risk for developing problems like …
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Guest article by Emily Akins Inside “The Cat Room” at the PetSmart on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon are some of the sweetest cats you’ll ever meet. Zoey, an eleven-month old solid white girl, is a very gentle, laid back kitty who would love to sit in your lap. Little eleven-week old Sebastian, on the other …
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Guest post by Laurel Parkhurst Many of my fondest childhood memories involve climbing the mountains of North Georgia with my parents, digging in the dirt next to our campsites, and running barefoot through the woods year-round. When I gave birth to my own child, I knew immediately that I wanted to give my son all …
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