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Kids Hone Musical Skills at Otis Redding Camp

More than 30 students are fine-tuning their skills at The Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Summer Camp in Macon. 

The camp is named for the Macon soul music legend who died more than 45 years ago in a plane crash.

The students are learning everything from how to play instruments like the piano to singing from their diaphragm. They get to write and record their own songs and no topic is off-limits.

For many of them music is a lifestyle.

"It feels right. I love music. I love listening to music. If I didn't have music I couldn't imagine the world without it really," said Wyatt Pyles.

Campers are learning from local musicians like Heather Kemp, Floco Torres, Jared Wright, Justin Cutway and others. 

Special guests this year also include representatives of performing rights organization SESAC. 

"I love it and I've been singing ever since I was three years old," said Deandre Fordham.

Bullock Hosts CGTC Basketball in WR

Central Georgia Tech Cougar basketball is making a name for itself in the area. Women's head coach Fala Bullock has achieved success during her first two years as top cat in the program's three year history.

This week Bullock and the Lady Cougars are spreading the knowledge in her Individual Skill development camp for student athletes, 6-18 years old at the Warner Robins campus. The 4 day experience hopes to strengthen the camper's game of basketball while exposing the kids to CGTC.

Mercer Names New Director of Women's Basketball Operations

MACON, Ga. (School Release) - After a thorough national search, Mercer women's basketball head coach Susie Gardner has announced the hire of Erica Ferguson as the team's director of basketball operations.

Ferguson duties at Mercer will include planning all team travel and meals, equipment management, coordinating on-campus recruiting activities for the program, assisting with the team's academic advisement, help coordinate all basketball camps and other day-to-day activities.

City SPLOST Financial Statement (May 2013)

The City of Macon is providing the SPLOST financial statement for FY13 through the end of May as a means to remain transparent in its spending and ensure the community knows of the improvements being made.

To view the May 2013 financial statement, click here. 

In the past few months, the City has taken steps on some exciting projects, including:

Community Sponsors

Your Life. Your Story. Your Way.
Complete auto body repairs,from minor dings to major crashes!

City of Macon Public Works Summer Hours

City of Macon Public Works Summer Hours
The City of Macon Public Works Department will begin its summer schedule on Monday, July 1, 2013. The purpose of the change is to protect the safety of Public Works employees working in elevated temperatures. Hours for the summer will be 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trucks may be at a residence for solid waste collections as early as 6:15 a.m., Monday through Thursday. When there is a Monday holiday, solid waste collections will be one day behind for the week. There will be no waste collections on July 4, 2013. Instead, that day’s service will be provided on Friday, July 5. The work schedule will return to its regular schedule of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. 

Macon Earns Highest Recognition for Accounting & Financial Reporting

Macon Earns Highest Recognition for Accounting & Financial Reporting

The City of Macon has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2012 has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The FY12 CAFR can be viewed by clicking here.

In the award letter, GFOA states this “is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.”

Yappy Hour to Feature Refreshments, Music

Yappy Hour to Feature Refreshments, Music

Head over to the dog park with your furry friends for Yappy Hour!

Refreshments start at 5, music at 6.