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Macon-Bibb Recreation Dept. to host back-to-school bash with free giveaways
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a back-to-school community event next month. According to the department, the free event will feature food, vendors, music and giveaways. A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a bookbag and supplies at the event.
Mercer summer computer camps empower and inspire kids
For three weeks every summer, a group of youngsters can be found battling robots, writing code and discovering the latest technology trends from Mercer’s Macon campus. The Creative Computer Camps have provided engaging and enriching experiences for kids for more than 15 summers. Hosted by Dr. Bob Allen and the Department of Computer Science, the camps teach children computer skills while also encouraging their creativity.
Macon mourns the loss of beloved singer Arthur 'Bo' Ponder at 77
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Friends and family are remembering the life and legacy of Macon's Arthur "Bo," Ponder. The music artists died Saturday evening at the age of 77. Ponder worked professionally in the music business for 61 years as a singer, songwriter and recording artist. At 16 years-old Ponder landed center stage fulfilling a vacancy with the band, Johnny Jenkins & the Pine Toppers, after Otis Redding's departure to embark on a solo career. Ponder later became a recording artist and had a moderate hit record, “Dr. Strange Love”, under Phil Walden’s Capricorn label in 1969. Some of his other releases included; “My Love,” “Sexy Lady,” and “Baby I’m For Real.” Arthur also recorded as the Lead Singer for the group “Sideshow” that he formed in 1985.
'A rising tide lifts all boats': New state law aims to help marriage and family therapists moving to Georgia
MACON, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp signed over 700 bills into law on Monday, including one that has special significance for workers in Central Georgia. Senate Bill 373 speeds up the process for therapists moving to Georgia to get their license to practice, which has been a struggle for many workers recently.
'It's all I've wanted for a while' | 15 new firefighters ready to join Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
MACON, Ga. — Cue the pomp and circumstance. A group of 15 rookie firefighters graduated at Central Georgia Technical College on July 2, marking the next step on their path to serving the community as firefighters. "Its a great group of guys," Nicholas Moffett - one of the 15...
Mercer Music at Capricorn to offer Introduction to Studio Recording Certificate
Mercer Music at Capricorn will repeat its popular Introduction to Studio Recording certificate course this fall. It will be offered over six Saturdays, beginning Sept. 7, at Capricorn Sound Studios. Rob Evans, chief engineer at Capricorn, will be the lead instructor, assisted by Capricorn house musicians Charlie Gilbert and Miles Landrum.
A Macon day camp introduces kids to the ethics of AI
On a Monday in early June, veteran technology teacher Joe Finkelstein posed a tough question to a group of four middle school students, squished together on a couch. “With the existing workforce, AI is going to take over so much of the customer service or tech support,” Finkelstein said. “So should we notuse AI just for the sake of giving more people jobs?”
East Macon residents sow seeds for a community garden to combat food insecurity
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Plans of increasing access to food neighborhoods are in the growing stages for those living in East Macon as residents are planting the seeds for a community garden filled with ancestral foods representative of the demographics living in the area. East Macon resident Allen Moss has...
MGA’s Warner Robins Campus Houses New Department of Computer Science
The School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) has launched the Department of Computer Science, housed at the institution’s Warner Robins Campus near Robins Air Force Base. By spinning off computer science degree programs into a brand-new department, MGA is making reality of the strategic foresight outlined...
NewTown Macon creates Hype Hounds Approved program to boost downtown business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A program will allow dog influencers and their owners to promote local businesses to new audiences. As part of the program, called Hype Hounds Approved, NewTown Macon says participating businesses that allow dogs to come inside or sit in outdoor patio areas will be given sidewalk decals and window clings before the end of July.
More apartments coming to Macon as county grows
MACON, Ga. — Macon is the fourth largest city in the Peach State, according to a study by the American Community Survey. With that kind of population, people need places to live and call home. As the city of Macon continues to grow, there is a need for more...
An Ingleside Village coffee shop is closing its doors 'effective immediately'
MACON, Ga. — An Ingleside coffee shop and bakery is closing its doors for good, according to a post from the coffee shop. Oh Honey Baking Co. opened in 2022, but in a short message on their Instagram, they said it was time to close their doors on Monday.
‘I will basically owe an extra $10,000 next year’: Students worry about paying tuition after need-based program canceled
MACON, Ga. — The Student Access Loan (SAL) program was set up in 2012 by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The program gave need-based loans to college students, according to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA). SAL is financed mostly by state-appropriated funds. Since its creation,...
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