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Lake Tobesofkee could potentially get a $23 million makeover | Everything you need to know
MACON, Ga. — At Lake Tobesofkee, visitors come to swim, camp, and even disc golf. For the Macon Aces Disc Golf Club, Claystone Park is the place to be on Wednesday nights. With a new proposal for the lake, Jim Luppino and the rest of the league can all agree on one thing.
MGA Foundation Awarded $50,000 Grant to Strengthen Alumni Initiatives
The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation has been selected to receive a $50,000 grant to strengthen alumni and fundraising initiatives. Awarded by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, the Capacity-Building grant will directly support MGA’s efforts in alumni engagement, donor stewardship, impact reporting, and professional development training, which play a key role in ensuring the University’s continued growth.
Dr. Monica Baloga Joins MGA As Special Assistant To The President For Accreditation And Strategic Planning
Categories: School of Computing | School of Health and Natural Sciences | Pressroom | School of Aviation | School of Arts and Letters | Faculty/Staff | School of Business | School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Macon, GA. Dr. Monica H. Baloga has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as...
River Edge Behavioral Health unveils plans for new community support center
Macon, Ga. (WGXA) – On Wednesday, July 17, River Edge Behavioral Health demolished a building on Riverside Drive as an extension of their new project. The company will unveil a new Integrated Peer Support and Community Adult Center to support those facing mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Winner of downtown Macon's French Fry fight announced. Who won the Super Spud Trophy?
MACON, Ga. — The people have spoken: Cashman's Pub is the winner of Downtown Macon's French Fry Fight for 2024 and is now the rightful holder of the "Super Spud Trophy." The decision was announced on the organizer NewTown Macon's Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. But it's not the...
New library annex opens inside Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library has opened its newest branch: an annex inside the Macon Mall. The mall, located on Eisenhower Parkway, has become a one-stop shop for several Macon-Bibb County services and government offices. Middle Georgia Regional Library leaders say they are placing a focus on improving library access to residents in West Macon, which has been limited due to the closing of the Thomaston Road location in 2018.
Council reacts to New Perry Hotel concerns at city council meeting
PERRY – A historic hotel continued to be a topic of interest at Tuesday night’s Perry council meeting, and the city provided updates on incoming upgrades in the recreation department. Saving New Perry Hotel. Citizens continued to voice concerns about the possible demolition of the New Perry Hotel....
'We try to prepare' | Central Georgia students, parents preparing to head back to school
MACON, Ga. — For lots of parents and kids, with just a few weeks left before school bells ring, spending long days at the park in Macon is important. Heather Wade is a mom to 8-year-old Lucas Wade who is autistic. As a mom, she says getting into routines for school is a priority.
Blighted homes get a new life in Dublin when they're turned into affordable housing
DUBLIN, Ga. — Some blighted homes in Dublin are getting a new life, thanks to a nonprofit that's cleaning up neighborhoods around town. The Dublin-Laurens Land Bank Authority fixes up homes to make them livable again, and then they sell or rent them at affordable prices. Two of them...
Girls Dig Deeper offers teen wellness and learning events in Macon this week
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Girls Dig Deeper is hosting events this week for youth girls in middle Georgia. This Thursday and Friday they are hosting a Summer Learning Experience for teen girls at the Rosa Jackson Community Center from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event will touch on various topics ranging from back to school preparation, mental health, and friendship.
Local man voices fear as crime escalates: 'That makes me feel pretty scared'
Warner Robins, GA (WGXA) - "I’ve seen some stuff going down in this city, but it seems to just get worse and worse," says Pratham Patel, reflecting on a tense incident at the Booth Road Wal-Mart on Wednesday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to a...
Executive Director of Greater Augusta Arts Council to retire after 27 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council has announced that Executive Director Brenda Durant will be retiring after nearly 3 decades. Durant took the position in 1997, and under her leadership, she’s taken the arts council to new heights. “I love that we’re managing public art right now, I love how Arts in […]
Learn about the new changes coming to the ACT exam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High school students are going to be seeing some big changes to the ACT. Bayvale Elementary got a gift of a vehicle that's being converted to a book bus. The goal is to promote literacy by bringing books directly to the community. The head of the...
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