Contents | August/September 2022
98 Stepping up to shape
young men for a better
tomorrow
Fathers Among Men
empowers father
figures and youth
through mentorship and
education programs
102 Business Spotlights
Learn about local
business leaders and
what inspires them
108 Making a
Neighborhood Shine
The Pleasant Hill
Neighborhood
Organization are
concerned citizens
making a difference
114 Get to know
Superintendent Dr.
Dan A. Sims
We asked about
Superintendent Sims's
plans as he gears up for
his first year leading Bibb
County School District
116 Tabitha's Top 10 in
the 478
A film-lover's list of
places to be and events
to explore in Middle
Georgia
118 Heroes among us
Meet Shon Hackett,
owner of One Lyfe Health
and Fitness
120 Local shopping guide
Refresh your desk with a
local touch
124 Fitness corner
The 'other stuff' for your
health
THE LEADERSHIP ISSUE
CONDUCTING
LIFE
PRIDE
PIONEERS
PLUS: Our annual 5 Under 40 Young Leaders
CONDUCTING
LIFE
PRIDE
PIONEERS
CLOSER TO
JUSTICE FOR ALL
CLOSER TO
JUSTICE FOR ALL
"The Sprit of Macon
II" Poplar Street
Tunnel mural art by
Abraham Abebe.
Thanks to Macon-
Bibb County
Transit Authority
and the Linda
Harriet Lane Fund.
COVER PHOTO
BY JESSICA
WHITLEY
Also inside
12 Letters from editors
20 Faces
30 Local Buzz
81 Discover Townsend
128 Arts Top 10 in the 478
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