News LinksHelp Macon Win 'Paint What Matters'Macon is competing against over 100 cities for a downtown makeover. You can vote once per day! Help Macon and let's help Paint What Matters! Bragg JamThe last Saturday of July is Macon, Georgia's ultimate summer music festival where, rain or shine, 56 bands take on 15 stages and put on one unforgettable shows after another in a jam-packed, rock, blues and soul-infused night. Georgia Health Information NetworkA free, secure email messaging service designed to help exchange patient information between authorized providers to increase efficiency. View The Live Stream Of The Bibb GraduationsYou can view the Bibb County Graduations live on the system's web site. Safe Shelters Underground Storm SheltersSafe Shelters, LLC is Georgia’s leading distributor for Smart Shelters Inc. tornado shelters. Safe rooms and safe shelters can be installed in your garage, carport, patio, or yard. Cashing In On Hollywood- Links To Help You OutEach day there are literally dozens of extra jobs available. Follow the companies on Facebook or get on their email list. If you fit what they’re looking for, send in your pictures. No experience necessary. For crew and casting jobs, go to: http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment-industry/film-production/Pages/FilmCastingCrewJobs.aspx If you have a business we’ve got a link so you can register with the Georgia Film commission, as well as an email to register with the Macon Film Commission. Hollywood is looking for everything from Dry Cleaners, to Caterers, to Carpenters. To get on the local list, email the Macon Film Commission. They are also a great resource for any questions that you have about film making or just what kind of businesses the film industry needs. The email is maconfilmcommission@gmail.com. There's also information on a number of businesses resources at the Georgia Film Commission site at: http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment-industry/film-production/Pages/default.aspx And finally, you can also register your home or unique property with the commission as a potential movie site. Whether you live in a shack live Steve Martin in "The Jerk", a '60's style ranch style like "The Brady Bunch" or a huge mansion like "The Great Gatsby", movie makers need all kinds of different homes. As a matter of fact, several Macon homes ended up featured in "42". To register your home go to: http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment-industry/film-production/Pages/film-location.aspx Women's Health MonthFor more information about Women's Health Awareness and scheduled events click here. Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage WeekendPilgrimage Weekend on the Antebellum Trail runs from April 18-21, 2013. For $25 you get a pass allowing you free entry into any of the participaing tours or sites through the entire weekend. The Antebellum trail runs from Macon to Athens and goes through seven historic cities including Clinton, Milledgeville (the State Capital through the end of the Civil War), Eatonton, Madison, and Watkinsville. Bibb BOE BudgetOn the side bar of the Bibb County School District website there is a link that reads Important Information. Under that tab will be these two choices: District Budget Presentation (Preferred PowerPoint Show, 2003-2010 Compatible) District Budget Presentation (1997-2003 Compatible) A full overview of statistics will be listed in the Power Points provided. 
Dancing Stars of Central Georgia-- Vote Now!The magic that generated tremendous awareness and raised over $208,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support last year is back! Join us for Dancing Stars of Central Georgia 2013 on Saturday, May 4th at the Macon City Auditorium! Reinventing the popular show, “Dancing with the Stars,” this exciting fundraising event features 10 local "STAR" dancers paired with 10 professional dancers, all raising funds in a 10 week event that will culminate in the live competition on Saturday, May 4th at the City Auditorium during a glitz filled evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Dancers will be vying for the People’s Choice Award (the dance couple raising the most money) and the Judge’s Choice Award (best showmanship and entertaining performance) and bragging rights as the winners of Dancing Stars of Central Georgia 2013. Help your favorite dancer win the coveted mirror ball trophy…Cast your votes today by purchasing a table or tickets or making a donation ($1 = 1 vote). Seating is limited so please don’t hesitate to make plans now to be a part of DANCING STARS OF CENTRAL GEORGIA 2013! Georgia Weather NetworkThe Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network was established in 1991 by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia. The objective of the AEMN is to collect reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications. Each station monitors air temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, soil temperature at 2, 4, and 8 inch depths, atmospheric pressure, and soil moisture every 1 second. Data are summarized at 15 minute intervals and at midnight a daily summary is calculated. A microcomputer at the Georgia Experiment Station initiates telephone calls to each station periodically and downloads the recorded data. The data are processed immediately and disseminated via the world wide web (www.Georgiaweather.net) Dancing Stars of Central GeorgiaThe magic that generated tremendous awareness and raised over $208,000 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support last year is back! Join us for Dancing Stars of Central Georgia 2013 on Saturday, May 4th at the Macon City Auditorium! Online fishing guides provide tips to Ga. anglersThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources has introduced a new website to help anglers take the guesswork out of finding a place to go fishing. Shark TrackingLydia is the latest great white shark to be tagged. She was found off the coast of Jacksonville, FL. Robins Economic Impact Report 2012ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The base has an annual impact on Georgia of nearly $2.9 billion. ShopLocalMacon.comWednesday Main Street Macon announces a takeover. Local business owners gathered in Third Street Park this morning as the torch was passed for shoplocalmacon.com. Main Street Macon will be taking the project over from the College Hill Alliance with hopes to sustain the website long term. Shop Local Macon was originally funded by a grant from the Knight Foundation and today they handed that responsibility over to the city. Mid Georgia Ambulance CPR TrainingRegister for the Hand 2 Heart CPR Certification program. The course will offer you a a comprehensive, affordable CPR certification program unlike any other locally offered course The Human GyroscopeThe Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon has a new exhibit - the human gyroscope! Reindeer Run & Santa StrollSATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012 8:30am - 5k | 8:45am - 1 mile Entry Fee: $20 in Advance | $25 Day of Race Gear up for the 20th annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll to benefit The Children’s Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia. Last year over $54,000 was raised for The Children’s Hospital for the expansion of Pediatric Radiology area. Family-2-Family FoundationTo Donate to the Family-2-Family Foundation and help military families in need, Click Here. Tripp Family Christmas LightsSchedule of activities at the Tripp Family house through the 2012 Christmas season. NTSB Factual Report about Golson plane crashThe National Transportation Safety Board released this week a factual report about the plane crash that killed former Coliseum Hospital CEO P. Allen Golson Holiday Shopping PrecautionsThis time of year, scam artist take advantage of the giving spirit.
While shopping, consumer experts say you should be careful with your bags located in your car.
He says also beware of people collecting money on the street corners.
Collins says, shoppers should also watch your own giving spirit. "During this time of the year scam artist are out there trying to separate you from your money because it’s a great time, you are in a giving mood, you're spending money and hopefully cheerful." Collins also adds scammers usually don't want to answer many questions about their product or service.
Always check a business's BBB Business Review, at www.bbb.org Boy Scout Perversion Files DatabaseA complete database of recently released perversion files by the Boy Scouts of America. Georgia Sales Tax Weekend Exemption ListHere's a list of examples of what qualifies for tax exemption for the weekend of August 10-11, 2012. Georgia General Primary ResultsCheck out the Georgia Primary results as they come in on the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Macon-Bibb Consolidation House Bill 1171Citizens of Macon and Bibb Conty can take a look at House Bill 1171 before voting on July 31,2012. Middle Georgia State College Mascot SearchThink you have the perfect idea for MGSC's new mascot? Submit your suggestion here. Joplin, MO Tornado Victim MemorialThis page lists those relatives, friends and neighbors who lost their lives in Joplin’s May 22 Tornado. We hope this site serves as just one memorial to recognize them and remember them. Feel free to post your pictures, thoughts and remembrances. Their spirit will live forever. Dancing Stars of Central GeorgiaNewsCentral is proud to support the Dancing Stars of Central Georgia to be held May 12th. Visit their website for more information. Museum of AviationFor more information and to purchase tickets to the Museum of Aviation's raffle, follow the link below. For more information, call the Museum at (478) 926-6870. |
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