Middle Georgia Informer

by Rena Canady-Laster, Actor, Life Coach, Speaker, Author As I began to reflect and meditate on what to share this month, time and intentionality were at the top of my list. Why? Because, if you are like me, you are asking, “Where did the time go?” School is out. Summer will soon be here. And we are looking at your lives trying to figure out how we spent our time. The Bible tells us to “See that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ambassador Andrew Young Inspires Community at Mercer University Event by Herbert Dennard, Special to The Middle Georgia Informer On Monday, May 18, 2026, Hawkins Arena at Mercer University became the gathering place for an evening centered around leadership, service, education, and community impact as 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia hosted its Sam Hart Sr. Community Impact Award program honoring Charlie Cantrell of Five Star Automotive Group, with special guest Ambassador Andrew Young.

by Charles E. Richardson Did you know there is another city that sits inside the downtown area of Macon-Bibb County? The Bibb County Law Enforcement Center Sheriff’s Office, otherwise known as “The Jail,” has sat at this location on Oglethorpe Street for almost 50 years and has more problems than other structures of similar age. Why? “The average house does not get used 24/7/365 like a jail does” said Bibb County Sheriff David Davis. According to the new jail administrator Col.

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 strategic initiatives that have transformed the economic and environmental landscape of the communities she has served.

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. On Sunday June 14th at 10:45 a.m., Charles will be the graduation speaker at his home church, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where Dr. Henry C.

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 would be admitted to three hospitals, the last one, Pine Pointe Hospice. The term “Renaissance Man” is probably overused in society today, but there are exceptions.

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.

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.

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 car accidents and other serious injuries.

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 authority’s mission and vision is just as important.