November 2025 Features

• Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 2025 Annual Awards Program at Fall Line Station

  November 21, 2025

  The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce recognized the achievements of local business and community leaders today during its 2025 Annual Awards Program at Fall Line Station. The program, presented by Cox, brought together Chamber Investors, business leaders, community partners, and elected officials from across the region.

• AAA: Upwards of 2.3 Million Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  November 21, 2025

  AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25th to Monday, December 1st. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia.

• Alfredo Ortiz of the Job Creators Network: Georgia’s Smartest Tax Strategy Also Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce

  November 21, 2025

  Georgia businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce their tax burden, strengthen their workforce, and invest in long-term economic growth. Georgia’s new foster care tax credit delivers on all three.

• Macon-Bibb County Commission Establishes “Josh Rogers Way”

  November 20, 2025

  At Tuesday night’s meeting, Mayor Lester Miller sponsored an ordinance to honor the life and legacy of Josh Rogers by dedicating the block of Third Street between Poplar Street and Cherry Street as “Josh Rogers Way.”

• AT&T Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Connecting Georgians to Greater Possibility

  November 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced AT&T Georgia as the recipient of the 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. AT&T was nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders for its commitment to connecting Georgians to greater possibility, demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• Secretary of State Completes GOALS System Rollout; New Licensing Hub Leads the Way in Faster, Smarter Professional Licensing

  November 20, 2025

  Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined local officials and agency staff on Thursday to mark the complete rollout of the Georgia Online Application & Licensing System (GOALS) - the driving force behind Georgia’s newly unveiled, state-of-the-art licensing framework.

• Superintendent Woods: We Must Act Now to Strengthen and Sustain Georgia’s Educator Workforce

  November 18, 2025

  As State School Superintendent, my top priority is making sure our education system prepares every student for life – for productive, successful, fulfilling futures. That starts with investing in our educators, the people who make learning possible.

• Dr. Penny L. Elkins Elected as Mercer University’s 19th President

  November 17, 2025

  The Mercer University Board of Trustees, meeting on the historic Penfield Campus in Greene County, today unanimously elected Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as the institution’s 19th president.

• Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes Unveils Bold Strategic Plan to Transform Georgia Department of Labor

  November 17, 2025

  Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes today unveiled a new comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of Labor — a bold blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.

• USG Enrollment Surges to Record High, Marking Third Year of Growth

  November 17, 2025

  University System of Georgia enrollment climbed this fall to an all-time record of 382,142 students. The 4.8% increase in enrollment over Fall 2024 marks a third consecutive year of growth for the system.

• Historic Macon’s Fading Five List Adds Novel Entry for 2025

  November 14, 2025

  With Georgia’s historic tax credit program under threat, Historic Macon added a novel entry to this year’s Macon’s Fading Five list: downtown’s vacant, historic commercial buildings.

• 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index Shows Improvements Across State

  November 14, 2025

  The 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index shows improvements across all grade bands in Content Mastery and Readiness, along with Graduation Rate for high schools.

• The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Releases Its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

  November 13, 2025

  The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority has recently released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report – Rooted & Growing. This report highlights the record-setting growth and strong partnerships in Macon-Bibb County.

• Atlanta Fed President Bostic to Retire at the End of Current Term

  November 13, 2025

  Dr. Raphael W. Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term, which officially concludes on February 28, 2026.

• Macon Music Half Marathon Returns November 22nd

  November 12, 2025

  It’s time for your weeks and months of training to finally pay off as you get ready to cross the finish line of the Macon Music Half Marathon. In its third year, the race will take place on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park. There is still time to register to run!

• Board of Regents Elects David Dove as New Chair & Deep Shah Vice Chair for 2026

  November 12, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia elected current Vice Chair David B. Dove to a one-year term as the Board’s new chair and Regent Deep J. Shah to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

• Visit Macon Highlights Tourism Growth at Annual Meeting; 2025 Tourism Awards Recipients Announced

  November 11, 2025

  On Thursday, November 6th, Visit Macon proudly announced the 2025 recipients of its “Tourism Awards” at the 43rd anniversary Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the organizational successes reflected in the work accomplished over this past year with many partners of industry.

• Mercer Breaks Ground on New Medical School Building in Downtown Macon

  November 10, 2025

  Mercer University and community leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday at the site of a new medical school building. This building and multi-use development will transform the gateway to downtown Macon.

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $137 Billion for State Economy

  November 10, 2025

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its annual economic impact data, highlighting the $137 billion Georgia hospitals contribute to the state’s economy. This is a $15 billion, or 12.3%, increase from the prior year.

• Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack Appointed 2026 Georgia Trustees

  November 07, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Saxby Chambliss, former U.S. Senator, and Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah.

• The Beef Starts Here: Macon Burger Week Returns November 7th–15th

  November 07, 2025

  The wait is over, burger lovers! The juiciest week of the year is back as Macon Burger Week returns November 7–15, 2025, bringing nine delicious days of beef, creativity, and community.

• Are You Engaging the Right Generation? The Truth About Effective Community Outreach

  November 07, 2025

  For years, business generosity was synonymous with a company’s s community outreach, but new research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report confirms that this definition has dramatically shifted. While community impact remains a crucial element of the generosity conversation, it is no longer the primary driver for most employees’ loyalty.

• Merritt Myers Wall Joins Middle Georgia State University As Chief Government & Community Relations Officer

  November 06, 2025

  Merritt Myers Wall, an accomplished higher education leader with more than two decades of experience in government affairs and university advancement, is the new chief government and community relations officer at Middle Georgia State University.

• Georgia Historical Society to Dedicate New Historical Marker about Macon Journalist and Philanthropist Peyton Anderson

  November 05, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) will dedicate a new historical marker in Macon on November 10, 2025, commemorating Peyton Anderson, philanthropist, journalist, and owner of the Macon Telegraph and News.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Highest Number of Graduates in History

  November 05, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced record-breaking achievements for Academic Year 2025, highlighting the growing impact of Georgia’s technical colleges in preparing a skilled workforce for the state’s thriving economy.