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News from August 2022

Arrest Made During Narcotics Search Warrants

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, along with members of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, Gang Unit, and Sheriff’s Response Team Units executed two narcotics search warrants on two different residences on August 17, 2022.

Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

A Berrien County man is in jail without bond following his arrest on numerous charges of woods arson and endangering human life. Christopher Michael Brown, 37, is facing 55 charges in connection with 13 intentionally set fires that burned 13.7 acres and threatened the lives of local and state officers. If convicted on all charges, Brown could be sentenced to 105 years in prison.

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Macon company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) working in Industrial Transportation sees value fall 38.5% in week ending Aug. 20

By Macon Times | Aug 21, 2022

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 19.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Aug 20, 2022

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

Wesleyan College announces Christine Forsythe ’05 as 2022 fall convocation speaker

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Christine Forsythe of The Forsythe Law Firm, LLC has been a licensed attorney for more than a decade, practicing in both Georgia and Florida. She has worked in the criminal and civil arena but spent the vast majority of her career as a trial attorney/litigator for one of the largest insurance companies in the United States.

Hugh Parker Family Honored on Eagle Night with Josephine Barker Lamb Award

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

The Josephine Barker Lamb Award was established in 1990 to represent Josephine's spirit, pride, and passion for Stratford.

Wesleyan College partners with Duke Divinity School

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Committed to the shared values of educational opportunities and excellence, Wesleyan College and Duke Divinity School have joined together to offer a program that provides a unique combination of liberal and professional education well suited for those desiring entry to the fields of ordained and lay ministry.

MGA Partners With College AIM To Expand Access To Higher Education

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is partnering with an Atlanta-area nonprofit that works to ease the path to college for high school students.

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “52 Outstanding Health System Chief Experience Officers” in 2022 List

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

Atrium Health Navicent Chief Human Resources Officer and Atrium Health Chief Experience Officer Vishal Bhalla has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “52 Outstanding Health System Chief Experience Officers” in 2022 list. The list recognizes “the most impactful chief experience officers for hospitals and health systems across the U.S.”

Sara Koth Promoted to Chief of Secretary of State’s Investigations Division

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

The Secretary of State’s office is pleased to announce the promotion of Sara Koth as Chief Investigator for the Investigations Division of the Secretary of State’s office.

NOTICE: Crawford County Board of Equalization will hear appeals from taxpayers Sept. 8th and 15th, 2022.

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

The Crawford County Board of Equalization will hear appeals from taxpayers on the following dates: Thursday, September 8th, 2022 AND Thursday, September 15th, 2022

Tax Appraiser (Full Time) TA22 – 00712

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

The Jones County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a full time Tax Appraiser. The candidate will be responsible for performing tax assessment duties on commercial property.

Atrium Health Navicent Offering Virtual Childbirth Classes to Help Expectant Parents

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Atrium Health Navicent is now offering virtual childbirth classes to help expectant parents prepare for bringing a baby into the world. Physicians recommend that all pregnant patients participate in classes between the 24th and 36th weeks of pregnancy, with all classes completed by the 36th week.

Dr. Larry Guthrie receives Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Long-time dairy and youth advocate Dr. Larry Guthrie was presented as the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award during the GFB Commodity Conference held Aug. 11 at the Stone Mountain Evergreen Conference Center. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have supported and promoted Georgia agriculture.

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Value of Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) based in Macon rose 226.8% in week ending Aug. 13

By Macon Times | Aug 14, 2022

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Aug. 12.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Aug 13, 2022

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

What Drives Gas Prices?

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

After hitting records highs earlier in the summer, U.S. gasoline prices have been declining in recent weeks.

Acing the Basics of Grant Writing

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

Hiring a grant writer isn’t cheap. Some charge a flat fee, while others base their fee as a percentage of the grant amount. If you’re a small business or nonprofit, you may not be able to afford to hire someone

Commissioners Set Tentative Millage at 2022 Rollback Rate

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

Monroe County Commissioners approved by a 3-1 vote via e-mail on Wednesday, Aug. 3 to set the county’s tentative 2022 millage rate at 12.63 mills, a .17-mill reduction from 2021.

Middle Georgia Regional Commission Unveils Updated Monroe County Joint Development Plan

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

About 50 local citizens attended a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 10 to review the updated Joint Development Plan for Monroe County and the Cities of Forsyth and Culloden.