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Dr. JoJo Ardovini highlights recent updates at Gordon State College including new degree offerings and facility improvements. The article also covers how organizations like the Macon County Chamber of Commerce support local workforce development.

Goodwill of Middle Georgia will host its Spring Job Fair in Macon on April 16. The free event connects job seekers with local employers across multiple industries as well as career resources.

Nearly 800 people took part in March workshops organized by Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs. Events included procurement training sessions and a Women’s History Month panel focused on supporting local entrepreneurs.

The Otis Redding Center for the Arts celebrates its first anniversary this month after serving over 1,000 students. Karla Redding-Andrews says her father’s legacy lives on through expanded access to music education. Local organizations such as the Macon County Chamber of Commerce support these efforts through community engagement.

Piedmont Macon Medical Center will add 28 new resident physicians across three programs starting July 1. Hospital leaders say this strengthens local healthcare while supporting medical education in Georgia.

Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion over three years into its Grid Investment Program aiming at improved reliability statewide. Recent projects have reduced outage frequency while supporting faster restoration after storms like Hurricane Helene.

OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ambulatory surgery centers for 2026 due to strong performance in orthopedics and spine care. The award reflects high standards in patient safety and clinical outcomes.