By Eden TomberlinSpillers Orthodontics Spillers Orthodontics celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Macon office on Friday, March 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new building is the first in an area that will be developed into a professional office park. Spillers Orthodontics and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on their [...]
Local author’s “Funzy the Fox” offers families a new way to play together
By Lauren Deal Macon Community News Bryan Scott has an incredible enthusiasm for God, family, and fun. He is the founder of Worthwhile Pursuits, LLC, and the creator of Find Me Funzy the Fox, a hide-and-seek game for families. (L to R) Asa, Julie, Bryan, Avery, and Brynn Scott. Photo courtesy Bryan Scott. When families [...]
Power washing tips for a clean exterior
Middle Georgia residents have experienced significant rainfalls since last summer, and with the wet weather comes mold and mildew on our homes, patios, walkways, and driveways. I’ve recently seen Gleam Power Washing ads, and I wanted the opportunity to speak to David Gentle, who leads this new division of Gleam Cleaning Pros. In preparation for [...]
Buckner’s wins fried chicken showdown
By Doug Deal Macon Community News Fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food. When it is crispy, juicy, and seasoned to perfection, this dish can please anyone except a dyed-in-the-wool vegan. Unfortunately, great bone-in fried chicken can be hard to find. Because of the breading and deep frying, fried chicken runs a-fowl (pun intended) of [...]
Circle of Friends Animal Society saves the lives of cats
By Emily Akins Macon Community News On any given day, you can visit the PetSmart on Eisenhower Road in Macon and find a handful of adorable, loving cats lounging on cushions or napping in perches in the windowed nook known as “the Cat Room.” From kittens to mature adults, playful personalities to serene and sleepy, [...]
County wins SeeClickFix awards
By Chris FlooreMacon-Bibb County For 2018, Macon-Bibb County has been ranked in the Top 10 of most engaged and most responsive local governments by SeeClickFix. The announcement was made in a web post on the SeeClickFix website in early February. The most engaged local governments were determined by the number of requests per capita submitted [...]
Riverside Cemetery spring spirit stroll
By Cowan Merritt Guest Contributor Stroll among a Victorian rural garden, an oasis of greenery and calm in the midst of a bustling, modern Southern city at Historic Riverside Cemetery & Conservancy. In one of Georgia’s most exclusive underground clubs, you’ll learn many secrets and stories of those buried there. Discover the beauty, landscape, and [...]
Macon’s Tubman Museum brings world-class art, culture to community
By Lauren DealMacon Community News Macon’s Tubman Museum is one of the most striking buildings across the entire state of Georgia, with its eye-catching yellow façade and basket weave pattern of dark wood, brick, concrete, and glass framing the exterior of the Peyton Anderson atrium. The sweeping architecture is capped with a gorgeous geometric skylight. [...]
La Bella Morelia serves superb Mexican
By Doug Deal Macon Community News Living in Macon and Middle Georgia, there are many options for Mexican food that run the gamut of both quality and variety. At our paper, we do not obsess over “authenticity” since that is for the native chefs of the regions represented to debate. We just appreciate good food, [...]
Helms College graduates are ready for work force
By Angi Harben Goodwill Industries Final quarter graduates from the Macon campus of Helms College donned caps and gowns for their commencement ceremonies, attended by family members and friends at Anderson Conference Center on January 17, 2019. With programs in Health Services and Hospitality and the Culinary Arts, Helms College earned its national accreditation in [...]
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
By Dr. Shelia Shah Macon Smiles When your child’s teeth begin erupting between 3 and 16 months (usually around 6 months), clean them by wiping with a moist washcloth. Dr. Sheila Shah, DMD A first dental visit used to be recommended at 3 years of age. However, because so many children have cavities by the [...]
Macon-Bibb County’s Director of Parks and Beautification wins Solar Advocate Award
By Chris Floore Macon-Bibb County Macon-Bibb County’s Director of Parks and Beautification, and Vice Chairman of the Jones County Board of Commissioners, Sam Kitchens received the 2018 Solar Advocate Award from the Georgia Solar Energy Association on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the organization’s annual Holiday Celebration. Sam Kitchens, Macon-Bibb Director of Parks and Beautification. [...]
Portables company helps sponsor Cantrell 5K
By Naomi Rosan A-OK Portables & Waste Services For the second year running, A-OK Portables & Waste Services is a Gold-Level Sponsor of the Cantrell Run, organized by the Cantrell Center in Warner Robins. The 11th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & Fun Run has been educating those interested in taking the first steps toward better [...]