Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
In 1898, Bibb merged with Macon Knitting Company, Taylor Manufacturing (near Reynolds, Ga), the Cordele Manufacturing Company, and Porterdale Mills. Stock at this point was valued at $1.4 million. [7] In 1900, Bibb bought the Columbus Power Company. The Columbus Power Company included a spindle mill and a dam that generated power for the mill.
Macon is the region's retail and trade center and the Macon-Bibb county serves as the region's center of employment. [5] The Middle Georgia region has been competitive in the United States in terms of economic growth and stability, but within the state of Georgia, the region has not experienced much growth. [4]
Macon (/ ˈ m eɪ k ən / MAY-kən), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States.Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and near the state's geographic center—hence its nickname "The Heart of Georgia".
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Civic Journalism Senior Fellow Liz Fabian covers Macon-Bibb County government entities and can be reached at fabian_lj@mercer.edu or 478-957-2829. Show comments Advertisement
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
MCNH is an academic medical center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and serves a service area of 30 primary counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians.
See who the top earners are in Columbus city government. All 2,258 Columbus Consolidated Government full-time employees as of Oct. 30, 2023, are listed.