Body of missing woman found near Macon intersection; officials suspect hit-and-run
A woman’s body was discovered Thursday near the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Robinhood Road in south Macon, according to the Bibb County Coroner’s Office.
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Bibb schools consider changes after low turnout at summer learning program
The Bibb County School District is considering changes to its summer learning programs after most students identified as struggling did not attend the district’s recent summer opportunity program.
Macon seeks developers for riverfront sports arena with luxury seating
Bibb County is moving forward with plans for a new sports arena in Macon, seeking developers to manage the architecture and engineering of the facility.
Steel Materials grows in Georgia with focus on technology and customer partnerships
Steel Materials, a metal fabrication company based in Cartersville, Georgia, was founded by Wayne Self in 1987.
Synthica Energy brings organics-to-energy facilities for manufacturing sector sustainability
Synthica Energy, a company specializing in anaerobic digestion development, is working to bring organics-to-energy facilities to underserved areas in the United States.
Daniel Defense grows from custom accessory maker to major firearms brand
Daniel Defense, a firearms manufacturer based in Black Creek, Georgia, was founded in 2000 by Marty Daniel.
Miura highlights global leadership in industrial boiler manufacturing
Miura, established in 1927, has become the largest industrial boiler manufacturer globally.
Brown & Brown hosts educational session on employer health plans in Alpharetta
Brown & Brown will hold an event titled “Myths & Misconceptions About Employer Health Plans” on July 18 at 1:00 PM in Alpharetta.
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance launches membership drive with incentives for referrals
The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) has launched its 2024 Membership Drive, encouraging current members to invite manufacturing colleagues to join the organization.
Alcon’s Johns Creek site focuses on contact lens production and innovation
Greg Powell spoke about the operations at Alcon’s Johns Creek facility, one of the company’s largest and most advanced sites.
Jason Moss named again among top influential leaders by Georgia Trend Magazine
For the second year in a row, Jason Moss, CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), has been recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the state’s Top 500…
Corporate Storage receives Industry of the Year Award from Greater Hall Chamber
Corporate Storage has been named the Industry of the Year Award winner for Economic Impact in the medium-size business category by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.
Shelter-in-place lifted at Mercer University after false active threat call
Officials at Mercer University have lifted a shelter-in-place order after determining that a report of an active threat on campus was unfounded.
Woman dies after house fire on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon
A house fire on the 3000 block of Pio Nono Avenue in Macon claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman Monday evening, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.
Georgia’s leading aerospace companies launch statewide alliance headquartered at Mercer University
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX have announced the creation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance (GADA), a new organization focused on supporting Georgia’s aerospace…
Georgia’s unemployment rate drops as workforce participation rises
Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.4% in July 2025, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL).
Coca-Cola appoints Luis Felipe Avellar as new head of Africa operating unit
The Coca‑Cola Company has announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of its Africa operating unit, starting September 1.