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1. FACS After Five (uga.edu) — A UGA FACS alumni and friends gathering is set for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Mill Hill Community Arts Center on Clinton Street in Macon. Locals can mingle with faculty, staff, and students, hear about campus life, and build connections with fellow Dawgs across Middle Georgia.
2. Marietta native endows scholarship at Mercer University (ledger-enquirer.com) — Mercer University in Macon is gaining a new endowed scholarship to support English and communication studies majors, thanks to alumna Menlia Trammell honoring her late husband, Dr. Bob Trammell. The fund will help ease financial burdens for qualified students while celebrating the couple's long ties to Mercer, Macon College, and several Georgia school systems. University leaders say the gift will have an immediate impact.
3. Straight From The Archives: Georgia Guard's 48th marks 20 years since Iraq (13wmaz.com) — A Macon-based Georgia National Guard brigade is marking 20 years since its Iraq War deployment, remembering the dangers they faced and the local soldiers who never came home. Veterans and families recently reunited in Perry, reflecting on how that year of combat still shapes their lives. One former commander now works in nearby Eatonton developing high-tech training tools for troops and schools.
4. 12 Southern cities where retirees can live comfortably for under $1,200 a month in rent (cleveland.com) — Macon is spotlighted as one of 12 Southern cities where retirees can rent for around $1,100 a month while enjoying festivals, historic sites, and a lively cultural scene. The piece compares Macon's affordability and amenities with other mid‑sized Southern cities that may appeal to budget‑conscious seniors.
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