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Multiple car accident on I-75 involving 18 wheeler in Macon
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- An I-75 accident involving multiple vehicles and an 18 wheeler has caused a scene today in Macon. Firetrucks and police have been blocking the road, and ambulances can be seen on the scene. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, five to six cars are involved...
Mercer Tennis Classic Ups Prize Purse to $100,000, Attracting Top 50 Players
The Mercer Tennis Classic is set to host another U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit tournament this year, with an upgraded prize purse of $100,000. Organizers anticipate the presence of more top-ranked players due to this increase in prize money. Eric Hayes, Director of the Mercer Tennis Classic, stated, “This...
City to host Parks and Recreation Day at city pool on July 26
Parks and Recreation Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, July 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the City Pool, located at 807 W. Bryan Street. Volunteer coaches, participants, parents, and sponsors are invited to the free festivities at Davis Wade Park. “Parks and Recreation Month is July,...
Southeast Produce Council and Society of St. Andrew Provide Community Produce Distribution in Georgia; Kelly Stainner Comments
MILLEN, GA - We recently heard about a third annual community food distribution event in Macon, Georgia, that took place on June 21. Reinforcing the SEPC Cares initiative, Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) member volunteers joined the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) team, in collaboration with Atrium Health, to provide much-needed provisions for the community. More than 120,000 pounds of fresh produce were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity by 250 volunteers.
'This might be the only thing they eat today' | Bear Burgers giving back with inaugural Macon Love Day
MACON, Ga. — Bear Burgers at Mercer Village started a new tradition today. They call it Macon Love Day. For four hours, the restaurant staff gave out free lunch bags to anyone who asked for one. “It feels really good to be able to do something like that,” Keene...
Tobias Jonsson to Become First Mercer Golfer to Play in PGA Tour Event
MACON, Ga. - Tobias Jonsson will become the first Mercer golfer to play in a PGA Tour Event this week as he competes in the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota. Jonsson, a native of Huddinge, Sweden, earned an invitation to play in the tournament by winning the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational in April. Jonsson was a two-time All-Southern Conference honoree during his time in Macon and played in two NCAA Regional Tournaments, earning the top seed among qualifying individuals in the 2024 Chapel Hill Regional. In addition to his victory at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational, Jonsson won the Mark...
Train Like A Champion: Learning the basics of boxing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the Olympic Games, 41NBC presents ‘Train Like a Champion,’ featuring local athletes who share the basics of their sport. 41NBC went to Macon Bibb United Boxing Club at Freedom Park and learned the basics of boxing from Maliek Montgomery. Maliek Montgomery,...
‘The Music Man:’ Dublin Community Theatre to perform broadway hit
The Dublin Community Theatre’s production of Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” may not have 76 trombones crossing the stage, but it will present the songs, dances and scenes that have made this show a crowd-pleaser since becoming a Broadway hit in 1957. Dublin Community Theatre will...
Macon's Ocmulgee Mounds may become the first National Park and Preserve in Georgia
There's a rare alliance at work at the state and national level: U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Osoff have teamed up with U.S. Rep. Rick Allen and Marjorie Taylor Greene to make the Ocmulgee Mounds the first National Park and Preserve in Georgia. Their names are among more than...
Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign
Communities In Schools of Georgia As summer vacation is in full swing, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Dooly County is already gearing up for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. We are excited to announce the launch of our Back-To-School Wish List Campaign, designed to ensure that every student is fully prepared and equipped for […] The post Communities in Schools of Georgia in Dooly County launch back-to-school wishlist campaign appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Building, Sustaining Supportive and Efficient Working Environments
Keeping employee turnover low and satisfaction high can be a multi-faceted order for student transportation departments. Safe and reliable transportation must be provided for the students. To maintain those requirements, there are three crucial facets for districts to consider: Training, recruitment and retention. Keeping Employees Aware with Training Opportunities. Andrew...
Three students awarded R.E.E.S.E. Scholarships
CONYERS — Local students who are headed to college this fall recently received the annual 2024 Arts & Education R.E.E.S.E. Scholarship founded by LaCosha Williams. Students Briana Gibson-Gary (Arkansas State University Queretaro), Michael Okigbo (Georgia State University) and Justin Poku (Mercer University) were celebrated and joined by the inaugural 2023 scholarship winners at a congratulatory brunch and service. Each recipient receives at least $1,500 toward their college education.
Cordele First United Methodist Church youth mission trip
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On July 10th through the 14th the Cordele First UMC youth/students travelled down to Tifton to take part in a mission trip called the “River of Life”. They stayed at the ABAC dorms, and worked over the 5 days in two groups. Their focus on the trip was cleaning […] The post Cordele First United Methodist Church youth mission trip appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
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