The hotel plans to open in February this year.
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Kemp among state leaders to sue Biden over vaccine mandate
By Max Kilham | November 29Kemp's lawsuit foreshadows further resistance to the mandate.
Local News
The search for a new Bibb County School Superintendent continues
By Max Kilham | November 11“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.”
Local News
Mayor Lester Miller says new, increased sales tax will allow for lower property taxes
By Henry Keating | November 3The new legislation has changed the sales tax in the county from 7% to 8% on all taxable purchases.
Local News
Macon Burger Week adds two new awards to its lineup on top of a whole new menu
By Mandi DeLong | November 3While 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.
Local News
Former Macon mayor speaks out against Brookdale Resource Center funding in Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting
By Samantha Homcy | October 25“We feel like it's the right thing to do.” Miller said. “It's something that we needed in our community for a while.”
Local News
Friends of the Library brings back bi-annual book sale after COVID-19 hiatus
By Ivy Marie Clarke | October 21“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.”
Local News
As the COVID-19 vaccine nears approval for children, decision looms for Bibb County parents
By Dean Yusuf | October 20The Bibb County School District believes that the research implemented in making decisions on vaccinations have the best interests of the population in mind.
State News
Top military generals claim Biden ignored Afghan troop advice
By Max Kilham | October 17General Milley described the withdrawal as a “logistical success but a strategic failure," according to The Guardian.
Campus News
Mercer Affirmations brings Z Beans colorful coffee for charity
By Mary Helene Hall | October 13Mercer 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.
Local News
Bike Walk Macon helps Macon residents reimagine their streets
By Henry Keating | October 5Open Streets is not your average block party.
Local News
Bibb County schools return to in person classes after pushed online by COVID-19
By Henry Keating | September 20Almost immediately, the migration online for all students was necessitated by a spike in COVID-19 cases nearing 400 students.
Local News
Mercer religion professors to speak at Storytellers Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | September 14This month’s theme is “Finding My Religion.”
Local News
Macon-Bibb County cracks down on security for alcohol vendors
By Henry Keating | September 12Macon-Bibb County is introducing strong requirements for businesses selling alcohol.
Macon
Macon mayor calls for community efforts to end violence
By Henry Keating | August 24The 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 ...
