Business is changing across Middle Georgia, from new companies opening in Macon and Houston County to major investments reshaping the local economy. Georgia Business Focus tracks the stories behind the growth and what they mean for jobs, families, and the future of the region.
41NBC’s Georgia Business Focus includes business headlines from across the state and spotlights the local Middle Georgia business community. It serves a pulse check for economic development and explains how what’s happening in the business community has far-reaching impacts.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The contract between Georgia Power and artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has been approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The new facility would be located in Effingham County, about 45 minutes outside of Savannah. The agreement…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — McDonald’s is launching a major hiring campaign, aiming to fill hundreds of positions. The USDA is now accepting applications…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Sparta, residents and business owners are invited to help shape the future of their downtown. Meanwhile, Georgia College & State University…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Anchor Glass Container Corporation plans to permanently close its Warner Robins location, according to a public WARN notice filed with the state of Georgia. The notice lists the company’s Warner Robins worksite at 1044 Booth Road.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Georgia’s business landscape continues to expand, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive…
UPDATE (8/11/26): The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission approved Randolph Gosyne’s conditional-use request Monday for a proposed country bar at 473 Second Street in downtown Macon. The approval allows a restaurant, bar and nightclub with extended hours but carries…
UPDATE (8/11/26): The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission approved Teramore Development LLC’s request Monday to rezone seven acres at 4111 Northside Drive from multifamily residential to neighborhood commercial for a proposed Dollar General. The commission's decision requires the developer…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Flint Energies President and CEO Jeremy Nelms has resigned after being selected to become the next president and CEO of Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation. Nelms announced his resignation during Flint Energies' July board meeting, according to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is seeing dynamic economic growth and community impact. Here's a look at some of this week’s top business headlines from around the state. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex launches major hiring initiative The Warner Robins…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base, has launched an extensive hiring initiative under its Full Throttle Hiring program, aiming to fill more than 600 civilian roles with additional openings…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New federal tariffs, a Baldwin County produce market, an expanded Macon business and an AT&T contest are among this week’s business updates. Tariff changes may impact key Georgia exports Georgia businesses are preparing for a shakeup…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Famous Mike’s of Macon has closed permanently, effective immediately, the downtown restaurant announced Monday. "There’s no decent way of saying this but, Famous Mike’s is closed permanently, effective immediately," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The post…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is seeing a wave of business growth, educational opportunities and local achievements this week. From a major…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local business is organizing the first 'Community Connect' event in Warner Robins. The goal is simple: to bring nonprofits, local businesses, and the…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here's this week's Georgia Business Focus: Transportation investments set to shape Middle Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority have approved $26 million for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grants. Key projects include…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Macon this summer, with its first location set to open at 5781 Zebulon Road. Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dutch Bros has grown to more than 1,177 locations in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Financial pressures are affecting Georgia families and the local economy. From the high costs keeping kids out of summer programs to rising…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s business community is experiencing significant shifts, with new developments impacting power bills, agriculture, education, workforce dynamics, and retail delivery services. Here’s a look at the trends shaping economic growth across the state. Power Bill Relief…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We have the latest on what’s driving economic growth across the state in this week's Georgia Business Focus: Georgia Chamber and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New investments in agriculture and behavioral health, the arrival of a popular grocery chain, rising gas prices and important consumer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From multimillion-dollar investments and new manufacturing hubs to community-driven initiatives, Georgia’s business pulse is fueling economic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon is among the areas with the highest foreclosure rates in the country, according to a new housing market report. Data released…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week's Georgia Business Focus: Blue Bird Corporation Appoints New SVP of Engineering Blue Bird Corporation, a leader in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new hotel development could expand lodging options in Macon, as Hyatt Studios has submitted plans to build a seven-story, 128-room…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is moving to revoke the land use approval for Skyline Lounge, a retail tobacco business operating at 635 Womack Street. According to the commission, the action follows a series of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College announced more than $100 million in public and private investment to expand healthcare workforce programs and support a new regional STEM/Allied Health Academy in Houston County. The initiative is a partnership between…
Big-name brands and major projects are driving new jobs and growth across Middle Georgia, from Buc-ee’s in Forsyth to new restaurants…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Young Chefs Academy in Warner Robins is opening its doors to the community for a special member appreciation event highlighting a panel of accomplished Middle Georgia chefs eager to share their expertise and passion with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Contour Airlines is expanding service in Middle Georgia, announcing the return of nonstop flights to Baltimore and the launch of a new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Jack in the Box restaurant could be coming to Gray Highway, according to a draft agenda released by the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for a new Buc-ee’s location, even as work on the site has already been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new homes and jobs to scam warnings, gas price…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Ag Week, new developments in Warner Robins and Macon and a warning from the Better Business Bureau…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From major tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives, here's a roundup of the latest news making…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp has signed Georgia’s amended $2 billion budget, which features significant income and property tax relief for residents. Key investments include…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Valentine's Day coming up, one local florist says the holiday is the biggest time of the year for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia is making headlines this week with major developments affecting households across the state. From debate over…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scott Mitchell says the impact of rising tariffs has been difficult to absorb for his small business on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is experiencing significant economic development and healthcare improvements, with new investments bringing jobs and medical resources to communities across the state. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County has selected Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, to manage construction of the new Macon Arena, a major project that…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Monroe County Hospital Authority Board voted Jan. 22 to promote Casey Fleckenstein to chief executive officer. Fleckenstein brings more than 20 years of experience…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Economic experts shared their outlook for 2026 during an Economic Outlook luncheon in Macon, mentioning weather, government action and labor shortages…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia is facing a mix of economic challenges and development, from losses in the forest industry to new investments in infrastructure,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a Macon manufacturing business Friday to tout the Trump administration's economic policies' impact on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From new tax-saving opportunities for farmers to major infrastructure projects and a strong film industry, Middle Georgia's business landscape is experiencing…