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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

News from October 2022

County Continues Work on 2023 Budget Despite Loss of Property Tax Revenue from Public Utilities

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022

Monroe County citizens should expect to have the same level of services available to them as usual despite the county receiving some challenging news last week regarding the county’s latest tax digest.

Boys Cross Country Takes Region Title, Girls Finish Second

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022

Stratford Boys Cross Country finished first in the Region Tournament for the Championship. Stratford Girls Cross Country finished second.

Finding Greatness: Davlin Wilson

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022

Coming from a family of educators, #MGA education major Davlin Wilson plans to continue the tradition by starting his career as a kindergarten teacher.

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Macon company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) working in Industrial Transportation sees value fall 15.3% in week ending Oct. 29

By Macon Times | Oct 30, 2022

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Oct. 28.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Oct 29, 2022

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

Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) swings up 14.8% on stock market in one day

By Macon Times | Oct 28, 2022

Blue Bird Corp. traded at $9.3 by end of day.

Community Partners to Host Free Event to Raise Awareness About Maternal Health and Racial Disparities

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

The community is invited to learn more about maternal health and racial disparities by participating in a free interactive event Nov. 1 hosted by Atrium Health Navicent, Navicent Health Foundation and Fort Valley State University.

Ballot Stats

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

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Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Is Asking for Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Person

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate a missing person.

Atrium Health Navicent Urges the Community to Stay Safe this Halloween

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

Halloween is an exciting night for children as little super heroes, princesses and others race to fill buckets of candy in neighborhoods across the United States. Pediatricians from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital want to help your children stay safe, and have offered several tips to keep the holiday full of treats — and no tricks — this year.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $90,620.86 Grant for Local DUI Enforcement

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2023 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office award totals $90,620.86.

NOTICE: Employment Opportunity – Chief of Police

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

The City of Forsyth, Georgia – a cohesive, small community just north of Macon, Georgia, is seeking a highly competent, professional law enforcement leader with the energy, passion, experience and technical skills to serve as Chief of Police.

Stratford Hosts Military Appreciation Night

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

Stratford Hosts Military Appreciation Night

Local organizers to speak at "Rep the Rights" Rally

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

Representatives from two local organizations will speak at the Rep the Rights Rally on Tuesday, October 25. The rally starts at 12 p.m. on the Porter Auditorium lawn.

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How many inmates sentenced to serve in Monroe County might be released during November?

By Macon Times | Oct 24, 2022

The sentences for five inmates in Monroe County jails could end during November, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Secretary Raffensperger Better Protects Poll Workers With New Texting Tool

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that Georgia counties have implemented a security alert service allowing poll managers across Georgia to immediately report any concerns or security issues that could disrupt the midterm election procedures.

Finding Greatness: Miracle Odom

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022

Student leader Miracle Odom, a senior majoring in biology, is participating in magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) research with MGA faculty members.

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13 inmates sentenced to serve in Bibb County could be released during November

By Macon Times | Oct 23, 2022

The sentences for 13 inmates in Bibb County jails could end during November, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Value of Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) based in Macon rose 55.2% in week ending Oct. 22

By Macon Times | Oct 23, 2022

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Oct. 21.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Oct 22, 2022

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