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News from August 2021

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FORSYTH-MONROE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 5 Types of Effective Storytelling for Your Business

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2021

Do you watch America’s Got Talent? Or how about American Idol? The Olympics? The MLB All-star Game?

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GREATER MACON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Vaccination More Urgent Than Ever

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2021

If you were waiting for the right time to get vaccinated, that time is now! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated as the number of new COVID-19 cases increases daily and the Delta variant spreads.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Aug 14, 2021

The following parishes in the Macon Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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VA reports decrease of July appointments scheduled at Carl Vinson VAMC health facility in Macon

By Macon Times | Aug 13, 2021

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, subsidiary 557GA in Macon, Georgia scheduled 10,067 pending appointments in July compared to 11,641 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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COUNTY OF BIBB: Macon Pickleball, Tennis donate more than $5,000 to Brookdale Resource Center

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

On Thursday, August 5, the Macon Pickleball Association and Macon Area Tennis Association presented a check for $5,150 to the Brookdale Resource Center.

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GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE: Yet Again, Reality Wins and Disinformation Loses in Court

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

Election-integrity deniers were dealt another blow on Friday, thanks to the 11th Circuit U.S Court of Appeals.

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GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE: Raffensperger Takes Action to Clean the Voter Rolls and Improve Election Integrity

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that he is taking another step to update voter lists to safeguard election integrity

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COUNTY OF CRAWFORD: NOTICE: seeking 2 applicants to serve on Crawford County Development Authority Board of Directors

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

The Crawford County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking two applicants to serve on the Board of Directors of the Crawford County Development Authority.

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COUNTY OF BIBB: Mayor recommending reduction in millage rate

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners will vote to set the millage rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (August 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) at a meeting on August 17, 2021.

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COUNTY OF BIBB: ARP funding to help hotels, tourist attractions

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

Like many places around the world, our tourism took a big hit in 2020 because of COVID-19. According to Visit Macon, our community lost around $1.5 million in hotel/motel tax revenue.

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AZ KELSEY ACADEMY: GSCS COVID-19 Weekend Hotline

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

During weekends, parents/guardians may call our GSCS COVID line at (678) 972-0198, if they wish to consult on their COVID-19 status, and/or close contacts.

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ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT: Get a Healthy Start for School with tips from Atrium Health Navicent

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

As students return to classrooms across central and south Georgia, physicians at Atrium Health Navicent offer parents and guardians tips for ensuring children start the school year healthy and ready to learn.

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ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT: Protect Yourself from Heat-Related Illnesses this Summer

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2021

As temperatures soar this summer, it’s important to be on the lookout for symptoms of heat-related illnesses and to take preventative measures.

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AZ KELSEY ACADEMY: Masks Policy Change

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2021

Due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases for students and staff over the weekend, the Griffin Spalding County School System (GSCS) is requiring all students and staff to wear face coverings on school campuses and district offices. This change is a necessary effort to ensure that schools can remain open for in-person instruction and learning.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Aug 7, 2021

The following parishes in the Macon Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Finding Greatness: Rebecca Edwards

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2021

An MGA alumna who now teaches media and communication at the University, Rebecca Edwards has 22 years of experience in the film and TV industry.

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COUNTY OF MONROE: Longtime MCSO Captain Thompson Retires After 25-Year Career

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2021

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said goodbye last month to one of its most distinguished and longest-serving deputies.

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COUNTY OF MONROE: Now Hiring Information Technology Director

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2021

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a Full-Time IT Director.

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COUNTY OF MONROE: Now Hiring Administrative Assistant for the Board of Commissioners

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2021

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for Administrative Assistant

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FORSYTH-MONROE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Dealing with Angry Customers When You're Short Staffed

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2021

The scene is a common one these days. Lines of people waiting to pay in a restaurant, retail establishment, or grocery store.