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News from 2022

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September 2022: One inmate in Monroe County to be released

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

One inmate who was sentenced to jail in Monroe County will be released from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections during September 2022.

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How many people in Upson County live in public housing in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 520 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Upson County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

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

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How many people in Upson County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 58 people who used housing choice vouchers in Upson County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Upson County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

In Upson County public housing 90% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Value of Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) based in Macon fell 26.9% in September

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 29.

NOTICE: Public Hearing for Conditional Use

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

The Twiggs County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on October 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on October 1, 2022. The annual restrictions are imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months.

UPDATE: Fatal Traffic Collision on Emery Highway

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Emery Highway at Fort Hill Street. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 9:07 p.m.

Person Shot Investigation on Wren Avenue

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating a shooting incident, involving a 6-year-old female child. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at 5:27 p.m. The caller stated that the child was possibly grazed by a bullet.

Please join the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce for a Military Affairs Roundtable Panel Discussion

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

Please join the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce for a Military Affairs Roundtable Panel Discussion. Tuesday, October 4, at 12:00 PM.

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Names New President & CEO

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce has named native Macon resident Jessica Walden as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Wesleyan College graduate fights for women’s reproductive freedom

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

“It’s important for women to have the right to make their own decisions about their own bodies,” Wesleyan College graduate Allison Wilcox ’80 says.

Raffensperger to Replace Coffee County Election Equipment, End Distraction for Local Election Officials

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced today that his office is replacing the election equipment in Coffee County following the unauthorized access to the equipment that former Coffee County election officials allowed in violation of Georgia law.

MGA Political Science Professor Helps Lead Public Lands Stewardship Project

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Dr. Julie Lester, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) political science professor, is working to re-establish the Stewardship of Public Lands program as a member of the Civic Fellows cohort of the American Democracy Project.

Atrium Health Navicent Physicians Urge Athletes to Protect Their Vision in Recognition of Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Sports cause more than 40,000 injuries each year and eye injuries are a leading cause for blindness in American children. With fall sports beginning practices, doctors at Atrium Health Navicent Ophthalmology Macon urge athletes and parents of children who participate in sports to protect their vision.

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Value of Macon-based Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) fell 66.3% in week ending Sept. 24

By Macon Times | Sep 25, 2022

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC:NYQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 23.

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Macon Times area weekly mass times

By Macon Times | Sep 24, 2022

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

Now is the Perfect Time to Tell Your Business Story

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Telling your business story is a compelling way to get your audience more invested in you and to help build know, like, and trust. But your business story shouldn’t be a dry About Us page filled with dates you first opened and how many locations you’ve been through over the course of your business history.

Logic and Accurracy Testing Public Notice

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Logic and Accurracy Testing Public Notice