“When schools improve, the community improves," Morton said. “That's a long way of saying you need leadership that will not only maintain those relationships with stakeholders in the community but continue to grow them.”
The new legislation has changed the sales tax in the county from 7% to 8% on all taxable purchases.
While the burgers-of-the-week participating in the Macon Burger Week have been only seven dollars in the past, the price-per-burger has been raised to a total of ten dollars each this year.
“We feel like it's the right thing to do.” Miller said. “It's something that we needed in our community for a while.”
“It’s a great way for the community to show our support for both Middle Georgia Regional Libraries and Macon’s Friends of the Library, and all the resources we work hard to provide in Macon-Bibb County and throughout Middle Georgia.”
The Bibb County School District believes that the research implemented in making decisions on vaccinations have the best interests of the population in mind.
General Milley described the withdrawal as a “logistical success but a strategic failure," according to The Guardian.
Mercer is a host to a handful of meme accounts, but the owner of Mercer Affirmations has made it clear that she wants hers to be a meme account of the people.
Open Streets is not your average block party.
Almost immediately, the migration online for all students was necessitated by a spike in COVID-19 cases nearing 400 students.
This month’s theme is “Finding My Religion.”
Macon-Bibb County is introducing strong requirements for businesses selling alcohol.
The Macon Violence Prevention Program has sent a call-to-action for local Macon nonprofits and community efforts: send us an idea to reduce violent crime, and we will fund it. “Macon-Bibb county is experiencing an unacceptable spike in crimes like murder, aggravated assault, especcialy during these ...
A long day of moving and unpacking is sure to work up an appetite. Check out the following restaurants for a bite to recharge before the new school year starts. Chico & Chang A staple of any good Mercer Bear’s diet, Chico & Chang is a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant serving up superb dishes ...
Many hail registering to vote as one of the most important steps in an adult’s life, and it is one of the few things that being 18-years-old still opens to the young American. Registering to vote allows Americans to take a step towards becoming a civically responsible citizen. Many over the years ...
Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is taking some action to protect the state against COVID-19, but he is still refusing to shut down the state. Kemp says his stance against closing the state is due to the fact he does not want to stop Georgians from being able to provide for their families. However, ...
Mercer has updated its campus vaccination and mask policy according to an Aug. 12 announcement. The university now requires unvaccinated students, employees and guests to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The university does not require masks for individuals in outdoor settings. While the statement ...
All residents of Georgia age 16 and over are eligible starting today to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.The announcement took place on Tuesday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The order comes after President Joe Biden ensured all Americans ...
Mercer’s Student Government Association held its 2021 Presidential Debate in the Connell Student Center Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The event featured discussions between presidential candidates Rylan Allen and Ashton Bearden and vice presidential candidates Natalie Yeager and Caleb Mills. Bearden, ...
Before the reign of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, vinyl records were the primary way to listen to a favorite artist uninterrupted in the comfort of one’s home. Now, both music artists and music lovers alike can utilize these products for nostalgic, artistic and expressive purposes. Whether ...
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