By Sheron Smith Middle Georgia State University Dr. Monica Miller, assistant professor of English at Middle Georgia State University, has been selected as a 2018-19 Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the academic year symposium program. As one of 18 faculty members from institutions of higher education across the state of Georgia, Miller was selected after a …
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By Veronica Miller Goodwill of Middle Georgia In recognition of the vital role performed by workers with disabilities, Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this month. This observance highlights the important role played by workers with disabilities in enhancing workplace diversity. This year’s NDEAM theme is “America’s …
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By Mistah Martel I can’t help but get emotional when I think about my early days in the movie business. I started off playing extras in movies and worked my way up in the industry. Early in life, I realized that I had a passion for film and movie making, but that great role or …
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By Macon Community News As October begins, many Middle Georgians rejoice to see the end of the open burning ban. This ban on outdoor fires is set in place by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The Georgia EPD Burn Ban is in place in 54 of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Macon-Bibb and Houston, to …
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By Shelia Shah Macon Smiles With all the candy coming from October’s Halloween holiday harvest, it can be an excellent time to consider some hard facts about your teeth – which may not be as “hard” as you think. Teeth are susceptible to wear and to erosion associated with acidic candies. In addition to traditional …
By Lauren Deal Macon Community News In America, what was once considered a rite of passage for the vast majority of school-aged children is no longer a common experience. Fewer children are learning to ride a bike, despite a growing emphasis on the bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation and an abundance of bicycle-friendly …
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By Leighton Akins Macon Community News At the top of the hill above Riverside Drive’s Whittle Park, an imposing gateway stands tall as it guards the entrance of what is arguably the most fascinating and hauntingly beautiful cemetery in Macon. The dark lettering above the central arch spells out ‘Rose Hill Cemetery 1840,’ and it …
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By Beverly Adams UGA Cooperative Extension Just the other day I received an email from a Forsyth County resident about a cucumber plant that was in decline. He wanted to know what to do to get it back to “normal.” My response was, “There is nothing to do. It’s the end of the season for …
By Lee Love Choral Society of Middle Georgia Tickets are now on sale for the 2018-2019 season of the Choral Society of Middle Georgia. Under the guidance of our conductor, Stanley L. Roberts, and president, Sean Thomas Hendricks, the Choral Society has become the premier choral music organization for singers and audiences in Middle Georgia. …
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By Doug Deal Macon Community News Outside of Mexican or fast food, Asian cuisine is probably the most plentiful option for dining out in Macon, but Korean is still challenging to find. About two years ago, one of our first articles after rebooting Macon Community News online was to introduce Macon to Chico and Chang, …
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By Lauren Deal Macon Community News Parents of all 8th-grade students in Macon-Bibb County are encouraged to attend a meeting at the Central High School auditorium on October 24, 2018, at 6:00 PM, to learn more about the International Baccalaureate program. The meeting will provide an overview of the IB program, including criteria for admission, …
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