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News from September 2022

Finding Greatness: Vickia Johnson

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

Vickia Johnson has worked multiple internships as part of her Media and Communication major, including two that are sports oriented, and she is a student leadership program standout.

Atrium Health Navicent and AmeriCorps Partner to Improve Community Health

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with One World Link and AmeriCorps Georgia to provide health outreach services in central Georgia while also providing valuable training for individuals interested in social work and health careers.

Commercial Armed Robbery of Nams Gas Station

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just before 12:00 a.m. at the Nams Gas Station, located at 885 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Elections Division Continues Proactive Efforts to Increase Voter List Accuracy

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

Voters throughout Georgia may be receiving official election mail as part of a comprehensive effort to improve the accuracy of Georgia’s voter rolls, the Secretary of State’s Election Division announced this week.

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Value of Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) based in Macon fell 13.4% in week ending Sept. 10

By Macon Times | Sep 11, 2022

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 9.

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By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2022

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Sep 10, 2022

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

Thomaston-Upson Archives and The Upson Historical Society Embark on Collaborative Project

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

The Thomaston-Upson Archives along with the Upson Historical Society have embarked on an exciting new collaborative project to upgrade each of their respective exhibit spaces.

Secretary of State Securities Division Leads Financial Literacy Efforts with "Money Talks" Initiative

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

Last week, the Secretary of State’s Securities Division continued their efforts empowering Georgians through increased financial literacy and awareness. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s Securities Division kicked off its high school financial literacy and investor education program, Money Talks, at Shiloh High School in Gwinnett County.

Secretary of State Raffensperger Announces September as National Voter Registration Month

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2022

Secretary Raffensperger joins election officials across the country in recognizing September as National Voter Registration Month. In preparation for the upcoming November election, the Secretary of State’s office is encouraging all eligible voters to register to vote, all registered voters to ensure their registration is accurate and up-to-date, and all interested Georgia voters to consider serving as poll workers.

Fact, Fiction, Or Fake News: How Can You Be More Responsible For The Information You Consume?

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2022

We are all quite familiar with the phrase “fake news” at this point. The catchphrase raises some questions. How can you tell if something being reported is fake? What can consumers do to protect themselves against misinformation? We spoke to Dr. Andre Nicholson, an #MGA associate professor of media and communication, about being responsible news consumers.

Former Wesleyan professor earns Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

Congratulations to Doctor Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of The Center for Racial Healing, for receiving the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award and Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

Western farmers suffering under drought conditions

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

More than 60% of the U.S. West, Southwest and Central Plains are experiencing ongoing severe drought, and agricultural producers in those areas are facing difficult choices as a result.

Finding Greatness: Zoe Von Holten

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

Biology major Zoe Von Holten, who started MGA as a dual-enrolled student, is now involved in a research project with Dr. Tyler Achatz involving systematic parasitology. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D for a career in academia.

Monroe County Library Celebrates Centennial in Style

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

About 25 supporters of Monroe County Library attended the Library’s Centennial Celebration gathering on Wednesday morning.

Varsity Boys Cross Country Places First in Walker Bethune Invitational

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2022

Varsity Boys Cross Country Places First in Walker Bethune Invitational

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Macon-based Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) sees value fall 38.7% in week ending Sept. 3

By Macon Times | Sep 4, 2022

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 2.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Sep 3, 2022

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

MGA Receives Georgia Council For The Arts Grant To Fund Native American-Themed Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2022

The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a $6,000 grant to Middle Georgia State University’s School of Arts & Letters to help organize and host a major festival celebrating Native American arts and culture, the organization announced this week.

Securities & Charities Division Highlights Best Practices with State Law Enforcement

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Secretary of State Securities and Charities Division led the Investment and Donor Fraud: Detect and Investigate Financial Exploitation seminar during the GBI’s Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Training Symposium in Savannah.