Health: Routine dental visits can uncover other sometimes serious medical conditions such as sleep apnea

By Dr. Sheila Shah Is there a snorer in your house? Have you been looking for an answer to your sleepless nights? Are you tired of your family complaining that you keep them awake “sawing logs”? There are real solutions to your snoring problems. Snoring is a sign of the upper airway being partially obstructed …

Powers Law Group helps send Bloomfield Pride All-Stars to the All-Stars World Series

Guest post by Katie Powers Powers Law Group is a Macon-based law firm whose founders are committed to supporting those in our community who work to make it a better place to live, especially when their work involves improving the lives of children and young people. Recently, we saw a local news story about a …

Cordele native starts clothing company

Guest post by Kristyn Boothe Founded on the banks of Macon’s Ocmulgee River, Amerson Rock Outfitters is mixing local flavor into their clothing company. Owner Jesse Griffin, originally from Cordele, has only been in Macon since January but says he already feels a deep connection to the community. “I fell in love with Macon very …

Blazing Paddles offers unique art experiences

Guest post by Craig Coleman In a warehouse space next to Rose Hill Cemetery, three local artists have been working diligently for the past few months to help bring business opportunities to Macon artists while also providing art experiences to the community at large. Bryan Beck, Yen-Ting Chiu, and Heather Jones have been chipping tile …

July 24 Runoff early voting analysis for Bibb County

Early voting has concluded for the July 24, 2018 runoff election and the unofficial statistics for Bibb County voting are as follows: (Based on data released by the GA Secretary of State’s office) Total early and by-mail absentee ballots – 3,719 Total early in-person ballots – 2,662 Total by-mail ballots sent – 1,056 Total by-mail …

Local woman encourages thrifting lifestyle

National Thrift Shop Day is August 17, and Jocelyn Hunt plans to celebrate in style. Jocelyn is the founder of Thrifting Central GA., an endeavor that includes a blog, a Facebook page, and a Facebook thrifting group where diligent shoppers and thrift store owners can connect. Her mission statement on the Thrifting Central GA Facebook …

Tattnall Tigers compete in team tennis tourney

Guest post by Robin Bateman The other weekend, when many Middle Georgians were diving into backyard swimming pools, splashing down a slide at Sandy Beach Park, tubing down the Ocmulgee River, or staying cool inside an air-conditioned movie theater, over one hundred juniors grabbed their tennis racquets to compete in a three-day weekend team tennis …

Georgia Wellness and Fitness Festival Coming in September

Guest post by Charise Stephens Macon-Bibb County has long been known as the “Heart of Georgia” because of our geographic location in the middle of the state, our rich heritage of music being created in this historic city, and our vibrant artistic community. Now, Macon is on its way to getting a new name –“Fit …

Your appetite for wings will take flight at Francar’s

These days, wing places are everywhere, and if a restaurant isn’t a wing place, they probably still serve chicken wings. Although chicken wings may have become ubiquitous, the quality varies widely, as does the method of preparation. Run-of-the-mill wings are not only a disappointment but also a waste of money. The price of chicken wings …