November 2024 Features

  • Paving the Way: An Update from Georgia Department of Transportation

    November 20, 2024

    At the recent On Topic Luncheon presented by Porter Steel, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry provided insights on Georgia’s transportation advancements for 2025. Speaking to an audience of over 160 business professionals, McMurry highlighted several key projects that emphasize infrastructure improvements across the region, particularly in Gwinnett County.

  • Study: CEOs Optimistic Amid Uncertainty

    November 20, 2024

    Middle market companies are confident in their ability to navigate inflation and a potential recession, according to a survey by Moss Adams, one of the largest accounting, consulting and wealth management firms in the nation.

  • 9 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Macon

    November 19, 2024

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year — full of cheer, family, good food and memory-making. Downtown Macon is the hub for it all! From now until the end of the year, experience the magic of Christmas in Macon’s walkable urban core. Downtown Macon’s 100-plus locally owned businesses are decorated and serving up festive food, drinks and special holiday offerings.

  • State Medical Cannabis Registry Reaches 25,000

    November 19, 2024

    Georgia’s medical cannabis program has hit an important milestone. Enrollment in the registry of patients eligible to receive the drug hit 25,000 during the weekend. That growth means the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, the state agency that operates the program, is authorized to open additional dispensaries.

  • Georgia Chamber Hosts the 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit

    November 18, 2024

    On November 13th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit. The summit took place at the Georgia International Convention Center, with more than 250 people in attendance.

  • USSI Expands Services to Macon, Offering Warehouse Equipment Solutions

    November 15, 2024

    USSI has expanded its services to Macon, offering a full range of warehouse equipment and consultation services tailored to meet local business needs. USSI's approach aims to streamline logistics, improve operational efficiency, and enhance safety for businesses collaborating with SevenWired for digital strategies to connect with the Macon community.

  • Board of Regents Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2025

    November 14, 2024

    The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia elected current Vice Chair T. Dallas Smith to a one-year term as the Board’s new chair and Regent David Dove to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

  • Georgia's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6% for Third Consecutive Month

    November 14, 2024

    Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's October unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in September. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

  • Charlie Harper: 2024 Wasn’t As Close As Expected. 2026 Is a New Game Entirely

    November 14, 2024

    It wasn’t so close after all. Despite the insistence of many professional pundits and most major media outlets, the 2024 elections for President and control of Congress were called relatively early. By Wednesday morning, the word “mandate” was being used frequently as part of the instant analysis.

  • Macon-Bibb Creating Online Tool to Simplify Business Licensing & Permitting Process

    November 13, 2024

    On Thursday, November 14, Macon-Bibb County’s IT Department, Planning & Zoning, and NewTown Macon will participate in the fourth annual The Opportunity Project for Cities (TOPC) Demo Day, which is hosted by The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University and the Centre for Public Impact.

  • Peach Bowl, Inc. Commits $2 Million for 2024-25 College Football Season

    November 13, 2024

    Peach Bowl, Inc., college football’s most charitable bowl organization, today announced a commitment of $2 million in donations for the 2024-25 college football season.

  • Georgia Power’s CEO Kim Greene: We Are Here for Georgia. We are Here for You.

    November 13, 2024

    I can’t recall a time in my career, or maybe my life, when I’ve seen anything like Hurricane Helene. It was impossible to believe unless you saw it up close, and even then, it is difficult to describe — pictures simply don’t do it justice. I visited some of the hardest-hit areas in Georgia in the days following the storm, and what I saw broke my heart.

  • Join Barbara Dooley in Supporting Georgia’s Foster Youth and Our Future Workforce

    November 12, 2024

    Barbara Dooley – a beloved Georgia philanthropist, community leader, and passionate advocate for foster youth – believes that education and confidence are the keys to unlocking the potential of these young adults.

  • Georgia Power’s First Battery Energy Storage System Reaches Commercial Operation

    November 11, 2024

    Georgia Power leaders joined elected officials from the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia legislature, and Talbot and Muscogee counties on Thursday to mark commercial operation of the company’s first “grid-connected” battery energy storage system.

  • Mercer Law School to Host 8th Annual Lauren Giddings 5K to Benefit Scholarships

    November 07, 2024

    Mercer Law School’s Association of Women Law Students will host its annual Lauren Giddings 5K on Sunday, Nov. 17 on Cruz Plaza on Mercer’s undergraduate Macon campus, with the race kicking off at 10:00 a.m.

  • Young GameChangers Conclude Program with Final Presentations in Valdosta

    November 07, 2024

    The GeorgiaForward Young GameChangers Program held its final presentations on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort by participants committed to enhancing Valdosta’s growth and community impact.

  • Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State

    November 06, 2024

    Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

  • Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories

    November 06, 2024

    Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.

  • Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections

    November 06, 2024

    The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.

  • YKK USA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence at Macon Factory

    November 05, 2024

    YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Macon Factory, a milestone marking half a century of commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and community in the heart of Georgia.

  • Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia

    November 05, 2024

    The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.

  • Mercer Board Elects New Trustees & Officers

    November 04, 2024

    Mercer University’s Board of Trustees elected nine new trustees and re-elected Thomas P. (Tom) Bishop of Kennesaw as board chair during its annual Homecoming meeting today.

  • Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

    November 04, 2024

    Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

  • Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

    November 04, 2024

    The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.

  • Macon Occupational Medicine Adds Piedmont to Its Name

    November 01, 2024

    Aligning with its integration into Piedmont, Macon Occupational Medicine will change its name to Piedmont Occupational Medicine effective Nov. 4th.