Guest post by Sheron Smith The Cyber Knights, a Middle Georgia State University (MGA) student club that competes in events to demonstrate cybersecurity skills and knowledge, placed in top tiers of recent National Cyber League competitions. Middle Georgia State students, all information technology majors, were divided into three teams for the competitions, which took place […]
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Bibb County School District employees, families to compete in art contest
Guest post by Stephanie Hartley The Bibb County School District joined the Tubman Museum and Macon Arts Alliance on Wednesday, May 30, to announce a special partnership to bring the National Arts Program to Bibb County for the 2nd Annual Exhibit and Awards of the National Arts Program for Bibb County School District Employees, Retirees […]
Dental veneers protect teeth but still need proper care and maintenance
Guest post by Dr. Shelia Shah Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic treatment. But often, patients aren’t sure what the care and maintenance procedures are after getting veneers. In case you are considering veneers or already have them and were wondering, we thought we’d offer some helpful information. First, let’s get one thing on the […]
Pinky’s Shaved Ice cooling off Middle Georgians
Guest post by De’Ron Rogers Pinky’s Shaved Ice is a family owned and operated business out of Lizella. We opened our business in the spring of 2014. This is our 5th season selling more than two dozen delicious flavors of shaved ice at events, gatherings, and parties all over Middle Georgia. We currently have three […]
Bibb County Sheriff’s Outreach Section Offering Defensive Driving Classes for Teen Drivers
Press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (June 20, 2018) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Outreach Section is offering free Defensive Driving Classes during the month of July for teenagers. The defensive driving class is designed to help teenagers make good, sound decisions on what to do while driving, how to avoid detractions, and how […]
Event to benefit Postpartum Support International to be held on June 23
Guest post by Britney Mims Asbell One in seven women are diagnosed with a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) in their lifetime. If you know 7 women who have given birth, then you know someone who’s been impacted by this illness, which includes the most publicly recognized form of PMAD, Postpartum Depression (PPD). Postpartum […]
Community organization promotes financial literacy, feeding homeless
In 2016, Jerrod Echols and his wife Krystle started the Melanated Community Stimulation Project, Inc. (MCSP) to help promote financial literacy, positive community and self-image, educational opportunities, and more. Echols says that the organization has partnered with BB&T and Operation Hope, an outreach of the Buck Melton Community Center, to offer financial literacy programs to […]
Entreprenuer brings entertainment to Warner Robins
Guest post by Cara Heard Warner Robins is home of a trio of businesses bringing entertainment to the Middle Georgia area. Cara Heard is the owner and creator of Lush Art, Lush Lounge, and Escape Artists. Cara, along with her husband and son, moved to the Warner Robins area in late 2013. Lush Art opened […]
Middle Georgia State graduates first class of Master of Arts in Teaching program
Guest post by Sheron K. Smith In early May, five students became the first graduates of Middle Georgia State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching. Middle Georgia State (MGA) launched the graduate degree in summer 2017. The first graduates, most of whom participated in the May 8, 2018, commencement ceremony, are Julie Andrews, Terrie Lewis, […]
Pinky’s Shaved Ice cooling off Middle Georgians
Guest post by De’Ron Rogers Pinky’s Shaved Ice is a family owned and operated business out of Lizella. We opened our business in the spring of 2014. This is our 5th season selling more than two dozen delicious flavors of shaved ice at events, gatherings, and parties all over Middle Georgia. We currently have three […]
Middle Georgia native publishes first novel
What started as a hobby of writing and posting short stories on Facebook in his leisure time turned into a published book for one Central Georgia resident. Kenya Hubbard is the author of Ken Stephens, an urban romance novel set in Macon during the early 1990’s. “There was a hammer in a shed, the owner […]
Pho Saigon is an exotic trip for your tastebuds
It may surprise some, but Macon has a number of somewhat exotic restaurants that one is usually only able to find in larger cities. One of those places is Pho Saigon Vietnamese restaurant, which is located at 3076 Riverside Drive in the Northgate Village Shopping Center. Situated in the middle of a strip mall, nestled […]
Becca’s Dash 5K to raise funds and awareness
Guest post by Mandy Mathews “What matters most is how you live and love and how you spend your dash.” Linda Ellis In 2009, my 21 and 23-year old sisters, Becca and Laura, were both diagnosed with colon cancer. Through faith and treatment, and with the support and love of their family, they both beat […]