Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages moving fully online in 2027

Founder Alex Habersham says the publication will move fully digital in 2027 while continuing its mission to support Black-owned businesses.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the release of its final print edition ahead of a complete transition to digital in 2027.

Since it debuted in 1991, the Black Pages has become a cornerstone for the region’s Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Over the past three and a half decades, it has played an important role in connecting residents with local enterprises, boosting economic growth and expanding opportunity throughout Middle Georgia. Founder and publisher Alex Habersham reflected on the significance of this moment.

“It feels phenomenal, really, and I’m just so grateful and so thankful to be able to be in business for 35 years, but most importantly, provide a service and a product that will uplift the entire community, particularly the African American community,” he said.

The publication’s mission, Habersham says, has always been to enhance the social, educational and economic status of the Black community through access to information.

“Statistically, whether it be jobs, health, business, or income, whatever you look at, unfortunately, most instances, poverty—the African American community is at the bottom of the totem pole,” he said.

The Black Pages provides opportunity and empowerment, and as these businesses prosper, the entire community benefits.

This year’s commemorative edition— “35 Years Strong: Honoring Our Past, Powering Our Future”—not only celebrates the publication’s legacy but also looks ahead to a new chapter online. Habersham believes the transition to digital will make it easier for people to access resources and support Black-owned businesses.

“We can have an online marketplace,” he said. “People will be able to access and find those businesses from their phones with an app. So it’s going to be exciting, and it’s going to be even more effective.”

Habersham acknowledged there have been challenges on the way but is hopeful for the publication’s future.

“My hope is it’s remembered, and I am remembered as something and somebody that made a difference in the community, somebody who believed in the entire community, somebody who understands that we’re all in this together,” he said. “And where there are elements and initiative that can be generated to support the community, then Alex C. Habersham and the Black Pages did that.”

Habersham added that while the publication is moving online, a limited number of print copies may still be made available for those not yet ready to make the digital leap.  The final print edition is expected to drop in July.