George Washington was born on August 23, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, to Annabelle Hampton Washington and Raymond Washington, Sr. He graduated from Ballard Hudson High School in 1968, then went on to earn a business degree from Fort Valley State College, which became Fort Valley State University in 1973. While at Fort Valley, he became a member of the…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor The Bibb County School year ends next month, and so does the storied tenure of Southwest High School Principal Bernard Young. But not without ending it on a high note before joining Peach County School System this fall. For ten years Young split the difference as assistant principal and principal, after reluctantly…
By Vontavious C. Howell and Tracy R. George Chapter Presidents, Gamma Pi Sigma and Epsilon Tau Zeta In 1956, just days apart, Macon became home to two organizations whose shared values and historic bond would shape generations of service, leadership, and community impact. Seventy years later, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Pi Sigma Chapter, and the Epsilon Tau…
Resilience and hope will take center stage this Monday as the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office celebrates the Class of 2025 graduates of the R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education) Initiative. On December 22, students who have overcome trauma and adversity will be honored for their achievements in a graduation ceremony, followed by a special Christmas shopping…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com Macon Water Authority District 2 Commissioner Desmond D. Brown is now also his beloved Morris Brown College’s inaugural Mister 1881. Brown’s designation was decided by his fellow students. Being Mister 1881 and especially the first one in school history is a big deal when considering the following. Mister and Miss 1881…
On 19 December 2024, the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office proudly highlighted hope, transformation, and achievement during the celebration of a significant milestone in its youth intervention initiative. The Third Annual R.I.S.E., Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education, Graduation ceremony was held at the Macon City Auditorium. Marking an impressive four-fold increase since the Initiative’s inception, 122 young…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com Former NFL standout Roger Jackson with Motivating Youth, Inc, and Retired educator, Commissioner Elaine Lucas, Director/Counselor at E L High School recently announced they have joined forces to help local citizens further their educational and career options. The two community leaders say they feel that education and job opportunities are essential…
By Clarence Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com The launch of Genesis Academy represents a critical milestone for at-risk young adults in Middle Georgia who are navigating difficulties within the court system. Spearheaded by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard, this initiative offers a proactive solution for non-violent offenders aged 17–26 as an alternative to traditional court prosecution. Genesis…
Thomas E. Hudson, Sr. is a Model of Service in Macon’s Mist by Clarence Thomas, Jr. (thomasjr63@gmail.com), MGI Contributor The journey of personal and professional servitude for Thomas E. Hudson, Sr. began in his hometown of Midville, GA with words of encouragement from his mother and a pat on the back from a local role model. Looking back on…
Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inspiration by Success in Education) Initiative is set to celebrate the achievements of 68 graduates at the Second Annual R.I.S.E. Graduation on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The ceremony will take place at Lundy Chapel Baptist Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. and will feature Keynote Speaker Congressman Sanford Bishop, whose instrumental…
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