By Dr. Shelia Shah Do you suffer from persistent headaches? Do you ever experience facial pain, perhaps have difficulty with chewing, or have soreness or sounds coming from around the jaw joint near or in front of your ear? If so, you are not alone. Some studies estimate that 20-30% of people complain of Temporomandibular …
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By Kate Reid Central Georgia Vein Center Vein disease is incredibly common — and manageable. But if left untreated, what starts as a small issue can lead to potentially dangerous complications. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which a person’s veins are unable to transport blood from the legs back to the …
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By Vicki Mills Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA James K. Stiff, President of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with the organization. Stiff began his career with Goodwill in Washington, D.C., in 1988. He moved to Macon in 1994 to grow the Goodwill mission as …
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By Lauren Deal Aris Johnston, 17, and her sixteen-year-old brother, Artis, are the future of Macon. The siblings moved to Middle Georgia in 2013 with their parents, Artis and Marlene Johnston, from Virginia. They began singing together in their church at early ages: “We began singing in front of the church at 4, 5 years …
By Leighton Akins This month, the world-famous GABBAfest will return to Macon for a celebration like no other. During the fourth weekend of September each year, Allman Brothers Band fans from across the world gather at multiple venues throughout our city to celebrate the life, music, and legacy of the popular southern rock band that …
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By T. Kevin Walker A partnership between the Georgia Food Bank Association and the Technology Association of Georgia, Bytes for Bites pits tech companies and IT departments across the state in a friendly competition to generate food and funds for Georgia’s eight food banks. From June 11- June 22, about 40 companies earned points for …
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By Sheron Smith As a practical matter, Margaret Wallace didn’t “need” a college degree. Better known around these parts as Margaret Snow, her name adorned many a real-estate sign during a successful, decades-long career as an agent and broker. About 10 years ago, shortly before she turned 60, she became a compliance investigator with the …
Bike Tech is located in a small retail strip on Vineville Avenue. Large bicycles line up invitingly under the front awning, paper tickets attached to their handlebars announcing that they are for sale. The front windows on either side of the entryway are plastered with stickers for various cycling products and manufacturers, local restaurants, and …
Pizza preferences are a very personal thing. The thickness of the crust, the firmness of the crust, the selection of toppings, the density and flavor of the sauce, and the amount of cheese are only parts of the equation that makes a “good” pizza. For everyone the answer is different. Maconites are lucky to have …
