by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor If you don’t know who Lisa Golphin is, you should. Especially, considering her impressive resume and hearing her express her obvious mastery of the jobs she’s held as a water industry professional in water, wastewater, and the infrastructure sector for twenty-six years. Throughout her distinguished career, she has led major projects and…
Macon’s own Charles Gaines is a recent 2026 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut where President Donald Trump was the commencement speaker. Charles is the son of proud parents Kimberly Lane and Jeffrey Gaines, and on May 20th he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the United States Coast Guard Academy….
In Loving Memory Of Andrew L. “Andy” Galloway November 9, 1947 – April 1, 2026 by Charles E. Richardson I’m at a loss. Words are not coming easily. My dear friend, Andrew L. “Andy” Galloway passed away after a brief illness, April 1. His journey to the end was short but complicated. In less than a months’ time he…
In Loving Memory Of Rev. Dr. Derek Maurice Dumas October 16, 1972 – April 17, 2026 by BeeDee Clay The passing of Rev. Dr. Derek Maurice Dumas on April 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center, has left an indelible void not only in Macon but across the nation. Widely regarded as one of the most gifted preachers…
by Clarence Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor In 1995 local community activist, businessman, and military veteran Herbert Dennard decided to start a newspaper dedicated to the coverage of Black community news throughout Georgia and he named it the Georgia Informer. Eleven years ago, Dennard retired and left the newspaper in the capable hands of his former Account Executive Cornelia Walker…
A Life of Service: Macon’s Virgil L. Adams Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 26th Annual Justice Robert Benham Awards Attorney, community pillar, and quiet servant recognized by the State Bar of Georgia for an extraordinarily distinguished career of giving back by Erica L. Woodford, Esq. | Clerk of Superior Court, Bibb County | Member, State Bar of Georgia…
by MGI Staff Report Healing patients through the provision of individualized attention is one of the main ways local chiropractor, Dr. Ashanda Fennell, chief executive officer and founder of Hands On Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic, is helping those in need of chiropractic care. The licensed nineteen-year Chiropractor specializes in the proper treatment and documentation of auto injuries resulting from…
By Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor When Clayton County Water Authority’s Chief Operations Officer, Keisha Lisbon Thorpe, was recently asked by MGI about her role, she described it as driving operational excellence across the organization. After hearing about the work she’s done, it’s clear she delivers on that promise every day. She emphasized that ensuring alignment with the…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor If one wants to understand what is possible professionally, a conversation with Gary McCoy, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent for the City of East Point, Georgia, offers a powerful lesson. McCoy’s career began humbly in his hometown of Emerson, Georgia, where at just nineteen years old he worked as a janitor at the…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor When listening to Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) Chief Executive Officer H. Bernard Franks talk about CCWA’s progress and success, his comments are laced with pride, humility, and positivity. This likely reflects his leadership as CEO during the last eight of his nearly 30 years with the organization. Franks – a native…
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