October 2023 Features

• Visit Macon & Anderson Conference Center are Each Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award

  October 31, 2023

  It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Visit Macon and Macon’s Anderson Conference Center each with a 2023 Readers’ Choice Award.

• Goodwill Gala 2023 Menu Unveiled: A Culinary Journey Celebrating Macon's Tastemakers and Dream Chasers

  October 30, 2023

  The excitement is building as the 17th annual Goodwill Gala approaches, and organizers are thrilled to announce a mouthwatering menu that will take attendees on a culinary journey through the rich history and promising future of Macon's food scene.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Patty Gibbs Named President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia

  October 25, 2023

  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is pleased to announce Patty Gibbs has been named President and CEO of the nonprofit that provides care and support for families of seriously ill, critically injured or medically fragile children being treated at area medical facilities.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• The Delta Air Lines Foundation Boosts Aviation Education In Georgia With $3M Grant to MGA

  October 24, 2023

  The Delta Air Lines Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to Middle Georgia State University (MGA), marking a significant development in the institution's aviation programs. This substantial award, the largest single contribution in MGA's history, will help expand and enhance MGA’s School of Aviation.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 20, 2023

  In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.

• Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 19, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.

• Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate

  October 19, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.

• The Navicent Health Foundation awards $658,000 in Grants to Benefit Central Georgia Communities

  October 18, 2023

  The Navicent Health Foundation has awarded 35 grants to health care charities and programs totaling $658,000 in 2023.

• CEO Confidence Dips in Q4

  October 18, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.

• Americans for the Arts Releases AEP 6 Economic Impact Study, including Macon-Bibb County and Downtown Macon

  October 17, 2023

  In partnership with Americans for the Arts, Macon Arts Alliance coordinated the study of Macon-Bibb County, including a micro-study of Downtown Macon, with generous funding from Knight Foundation.

• Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year

  October 17, 2023

  The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.

• Middle Georgia Set for the Next Georgia Unscripted Roadshow; Event Highlights Impact of Entertainment Industry in Warner Robins, Perry, & Macon

  October 16, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow -focused on Middle Georgia. The Roadshow event’s next stop on October 18th will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force.

• TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year

  October 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.

• UGA Captures Economic Impact of Georgia Agriculture

  October 16, 2023

  If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has what you need.

• Community Partner Bus Tours Showcase Macon-Bibb County’s Industrial and Economic Footprint

  October 13, 2023

  Yesterday, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority held its second semi-annual bus tour, bringing together members of the Macon-Bibb Commission. These educational tours offer participants an interactive experience with fellow community partners and MBCIA's leadership, providing a closer look at the industrial parks responsible for fueling the economic growth in the region.

• Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains

  October 13, 2023

  Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President, & CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 13, 2023

  In a recent conversation with President and CEO, Colin Connolly, we discussed the practical application of a corporate philosophy, their recent effort to pay their civic rent here in Atlanta and how concepts like ESG are merely the latest label for an on-going commitment to good governance and positive impacts in the lives of people and the planet.

• Mercer Law School to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with Downtown Macon Event

  October 12, 2023

  Mercer University Law School is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a downtown Macon event Friday, Oct. 13th. Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court Michael P. Boggs, will be the keynote speaker at the celebration being held at The Grand Opera House on Mulberry Street. Former Gov. Nathan Deal, will introduce Chief Justice Boggs.

• Atlanta Primed to Become U.S. Soccer Capital Ahead of 2026 World Cup

  October 12, 2023

  The U.S. Soccer Federation plans to build its first-ever national training center in Atlanta, placing the city at the center of its efforts to advance the sport across the country.

• Third Wave Digital Partners with Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia

  October 11, 2023

  In an effort to give back to the community that Third Wave Digital calls home, we recently volunteered with the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia for their hygiene products drive.