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1. River Edge Behavioral Health Foundation Announces Walk for Mental Health and Recovery (middlegeorgiaceo.com) — Macon residents are invited to Steps of Hope, a mental health and recovery walk at Amerson River Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. The family-friendly event offers several route and registration options, including virtual participation, and proceeds support River Edge Behavioral Health programs. Organizers hope to reduce stigma, honor those affected, and celebrate recovery across the community.
2. 14 Macon-Bibb firefighters promoted to Fire Sergeant during Fire Prevention Week (wgxa.tv) — Macon-Bibb County just promoted 14 firefighters to Fire Sergeant, strengthening leadership in the department as Fire Prevention Week gets underway. Residents are invited to a big Touch-A-Truck and Safety Day this Saturday at MBCFD headquarters, with fire truck tours, kids' activities, extinguisher training, safety information, and firefighter recruitment details available throughout the week at schools and community sites.
3. Porter Elementary School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (41nbc.com) — Porter Elementary students in Macon are spending Hispanic Heritage Month exploring food, music, dance, and stories that reflect the cultures in their own classrooms. Teachers say the hands-on activities help children feel seen and valued while learning how folk traditions connect to history. The celebration aims to build confidence, belonging, and appreciation for diversity across the school community.
4. Macon-Bibb seeks families to claim cremated remains of 232 people (41nbc.com) — Macon-Bibb County is urgently asking families to claim the cremated remains of 232 people in its care by November 23, or they will be scattered at Historic Rose Hill Cemetery. Residents who recognize a name must file a written response with Bibb County Superior Court and send a copy to the County Attorney's Office, with contact details and relationship information included.
5. Made In Macon: 150 Years of Manufacturing (middlegeorgiaceo.com) — Macon-Bibb's manufacturing sector, from historic textile mills to today's advanced plants, has brought billions in investment and thousands of jobs to the community. Recent expansions by companies like Irving Consumer Products, First Quality, and Unified Legacy promise hundreds more positions. Local programs such as W.S. Hutchings Career Academy's Advanced Manufacturing Pathway are preparing Macon students to step into these high-tech careers.
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