The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Vidalia has been awarded $250,000 through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund to support a redevelopment project in the heart of downtown. The funding will assist with the renovation of property at 110 East First Street, helping transform the space into new […]
MACON, GA — The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza announces the economic impact and visitation findings for the 2025/2026 season. Despite a shorter calendar window than the 2023–2024 season, this year’s event outperformed it across virtually every category. According to data from Visit Macon, the 2025/2026 event drew 723,000 non-resident visits, a 10.3% increase over the 652,800 recorded in […]
Americus, GA — The City of Americus will receive $1.7 million in FY26 Community Project Funding for downtown streetscape improvements. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. will present the funding during a formal check presentation on Friday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Federal Support for Downtown Americus Congressman Bishop, a senior member of the U.S. House […]
January 27, 2026 Nine cities across Georgia have been named as 2026 Visionary City Award honorees by the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend. The awards, a joint effort between the two organizations, honors cities that have turned thoughtful planning into measurable results for their residents. “These communities share a common approach: listening to residents, working collaboratively, […]
Chicago, IL- We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express. This nationwide initiative has awarded 400 grants of $10,000 to locally significant small businesses across the country, helping them fuel growth and continue to make a meaningful impact in their communities. The 400 grant recipients demonstrated both resilience and a strong local impact […]
