May 2025 News

May 30, 2025

• 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Generates $6.5 Million Economic Impact For Macon

• Middle Georgia Small Businesses Battle Inflation Without Raising Prices

• Events Happening in Macon: May 31st - June 9th

• Macon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Celebrates New Renovations And Renewed Investment With Greater Macon Chamber Of Commerce

• New Pathway to LPN Licensure for Military Medical Personnel Approved at CGTC

• The Best Golf Courses In Georgia

• JAMES Magazine Online: The 2025 James “lnfluential Georgians” Awards Event

  The Hank Aaron Terrace at The Battery Atlanta’s Truist Park was the venue on the evening of May 27th for the annual James Magazine “Influential Georgians” reception. Approximately 100 attendees– ranging from various state and local elected officials to prominent business, political, judicial and cultural leaders– were welcomed by James CEO/Publisher Phil Kent.

• ‘The Lake Is Everything’: Georgia Town Fears Dam Repair Will Sink Economy

• More Candidates Consider Run For Lieutenant Governor

• Summer is Looking Peachy at Chick-fil-A: Fan-Favorite Milkshake is Back Alongside New Peach Treat

• Kemp-Appointed Georgia Labor Commissioner Officially Announces 2026 Candidacy

• Another Big Hurricane Season Forecast For 2025, With Warming Ocean A Cause

• Survey: 80% of Corporations Are Reworking ESG Strategies Amid Policy Shifts

• Sun Belt Buyers Hold The Most Power This Spring

• 60% of Large Companies Expect no Growth, Sentry Survey Finds

May 29, 2025

• State Proposes $82.7 Million Expansion Of East Macon Youth Detention Facilities

• GSC Alumnus Extends Opportunity to Graduate After Powerful Speeches

• Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance Approved as Certified Literate Community Program by the Technical College System of Georgia

• MUSM Celebrates 2025 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholars

• $23M EBT Credits Stolen In Georgia Since Start Of 2025, State Reports

• Finalist Named for University of West Georgia President

• Georgia DOT Awards 16 Contracts For Statewide Transportation Projects

• Empowered to Lead: 28 Local Georgia Leaders Complete Fall 2024 Municipal Leadership Program

• AT&T Prepares to Keep Customers, First Responders and Communities Connected During Hurricane Season

• Awaiting Permits To Mine Near Okefenokee, Twin Pines Finds Time Is Money