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As a senior at Mercer University, Lamar Geddis knew where he was headed after graduation—right back into the doors of the Macon Second Street Boys Club, where he had interned as part of his “Year in Action”. This program, which allowed Mercer seniors the opportunity to volunteer at a community service organization, further ignited Mr.…
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When Coffee Alliance for the Arts learned about the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), its board knew the traveling theatre program would be a wonderful opportunity for kids in their rural community to gain exposure to theatre and the arts. The program first visited Coffee County in 1980 and today remains a favorite summer activity for…
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Laundry doesn’t necessarily rise to top of mind when thinking about big issues facing a community. It’s usually just one more dreaded task on the to-do list, but for many it’s more burdensome than that. Doing loads of laundry at the laundromat can be really expensive, especially for larger families, and those costs add to…
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MACON, GA. — May 22, 2019 — Recognizing the potential of arts and culture to drive community connection and economic growth, a community-wide Cultural Planning Process has been launched in Macon-Bibb County with the aim of increasing arts access and engagement across the area. The plan is funded by $100,000 from the John S. and…
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