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News from 2022

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) has launched their Small Business & Supplier Diversity Initiative in support of all small businesses across our state!

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2022

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) has launched their Small Business & Supplier Diversity Initiative in support of all small businesses across our state!

Suspect Charged in Death Investigation

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect in connection with the death of 40-year-old Lester Summers. The original incident took place on Grier Street, September 10, 2022.

Ribbon Cutting - The Cottages at Rocky Creek on Oct 6

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

Ribbon Cutting - The Cottages at Rocky Creek on Oct 6

Pedestrian Traffic Collision on Ocmulgee East Boulevard

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Ocmulgee East Boulevard at Roderick Road just before 8:00 p.m.

Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

A veteran Georgia Forestry Commission forester has earned the nation’s highest wildfire prevention honor. Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Mark Wiles of Elbert County has been named winner of the 2022 Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award recognizes people and organizations that provide sustained, outstanding service, with significant wildfire prevention impact.

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Macon-based Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) sees value fall 53.8% in Q3

By Macon Times | Oct 4, 2022

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

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How many Bibb County residents relied on housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 4, 2022

There were 8,609 people who used housing choice vouchers in Bibb County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia

Secretary Raffensperger Announces Court Victory for Election Integrity

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a victory in the matter of VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger after VoteAmerica, one of the plaintiffs who was challenging Georgia’s Election Integrity Act (SB 202), voluntarily dismissed their claims.

Finding Greatness: Modupe Oyewole

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

IT major Modupe Oyewole, who plans for a career in cybersecurity, is an MGA student leader, serving as president of the Student Government Association and Macon Campus Activities Board.

Sophomore Stebin Horne Named Macon Touchdown Club Player of the Week

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

In a game that went back and forth all night, sophomore Stebin Horne showed mental toughness as he nailed a 44 yard field goal as the final seconds ticked off the clock to give Stratford a 37-34 victory over Brookstone

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Analysis: How many residents in Bibb County public housing in 2021 identify as a minority?

By Macon Times | Oct 3, 2022

In Bibb County public housing 99% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Analysis: How many Crawford County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 3, 2022

There were 41 people who used housing choice vouchers in Crawford County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Analysis: How many Bibb County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 3, 2022

There were 866 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Bibb County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

Secretary Raffensperger Encourages Public to Attend Logic & Accuracy Testing

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2022

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is encouraging the public to be active participants in the upcoming November General Election by attending Logic & Accuracy testing at their county election office.

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Public housing in Lamar County in 2021

By Macon Times | Oct 2, 2022

There were 317 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Lamar County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Housing-choice vouchers offered in Jones County in 2021

By Macon Times | Oct 2, 2022

There were 71 people who used housing choice vouchers in Jones County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Value of Macon-based Industrial Transportation company Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) rose 19% in week ending Oct. 1

By Macon Times | Oct 2, 2022

Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD:NMQ) was the highest Industrial Transportation company headquartered in Georgia on Sept. 30.

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Are minorities over-represented in public housing in Lamar County in 2021?

By Macon Times | Oct 2, 2022

In Lamar County public housing 76% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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Georgia collects $4 billion in individual income tax revenue in Q3 2022

By Macon Times | Oct 1, 2022

Georgia collected $4 billion in individual income taxes during the third quarter of 2022.