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Macon sculptor transforms bus stop into visual art
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MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) Macon’s first ‘Art Stop’ is complete thanks to the Macon Arts Alliance and the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority.
Macon’s first ‘Art Stop’ at the intersection of Cherry Street and MLK has been transformed into visual art.
“Make it playful. Make it lighthearted. Not controversial, something that everybody can enjoy,” said Macon artist James Bodell of JR Bodell Sculpture, Inc.
The design, titled ‘Diversity in Motion’, is filled with a variety of colors and shapes. This symbolizes the diversity of people and modes of transportation in the community.
21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 3
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis hopes a new Outreach Center will help curb violent crime after a record number of homicides in 2020. Author: Liz Fabian (13WMAZ) Updated: 11:31 AM EST January 3, 2021
MACON, Ga.
15. Normalcy sought after record homicides
After the record number of homicides eclipsed 50 in 2020, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is looking forward to the new year.
“Some of those underlying conditions – COVID, lockdowns and uneasiness created kind of a tragic situation here locally but we hope to get normalcy back,” Davis said. “We’re seeing strange behaviors all across the country.”
Shortly after the first of the year, Davis will announce promotions for his staff which he said has been “doing a good job” with the resources and manpower available.
21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 2
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million in investments and thousands of jobs Author: Liz Fabian (13WMAZ) Updated: 10:51 AM EST December 27, 2020
MACON, Ga. After a difficult year for business and industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million in investments and thousands of jobs.
8. Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority eyes thousands of jobs
After a tough year of lockdowns, layoffs and work shutdowns for local industry, the outlook for 2021 looks much brighter for recruiting new investment and reaping more jobs.