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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New investments in agriculture and behavioral health, the arrival of a popular grocery chain, rising gas prices and important consumer…
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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) — 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…