by JMO Staff | Sep 30, 2025 | Georgia Pines
South DeKalb County has lagged behind much of the Atlanta metro when it comes to growth, as the area has struggled with blight and access to groceries. But a motivated county government is taking strides to invest in the area, announcing a new development that will...
by JMO Staff | Sep 24, 2025 | Georgia Pines
City officials in Rome are taking a community-centered approach to battling the homeless crisis in the form of a partnership between the city of Rome and the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority. So far the city has four units designated for the program, with eight...
by JMO Staff | Sep 16, 2025 | Georgia Pines
It’s been a long and winding road for electric car-maker Rivian’s Morgan County factory, but today Gov. Brian Kemp will headline a group of local and state leaders on hand for the project’s groundbreaking. Fending off lawsuits from upset neighbors...
by JMO Staff | Sep 9, 2025 | Georgia Pines
The city of Macon is embracing its history as the former home of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, amidst a push to have the nearby Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park gain national park status. Thanks to a $75,000 private donation, the city added Muscogee language...
by JMO Staff | Sep 3, 2025 | Georgia Pines
Residents of the city of Lilburn, in Gwinnett County, love their pets. And a memorial bridge on the Camp Creek Greenway Trail at Lilburn City Park will serve as a permanent reminder of that fact, offering residents a place to memorialize their own pets. Lily’s...
by JMO Staff | Aug 27, 2025 | Georgia Pines
Georgia is among the national leaders in aerospace engineering, and now a new group will advocate for the industry at the state level. The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance (GADA) will be based out of Mercer University in Macon, taking advantage of the...
