Knight Communities
Macon, GA
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Mercer University and College Hill Corridor
A first look at new Center for Collaborative Journalism in Macon
From Nieman Journalism Lab
Macon Money Evaluation Report
A social game in Georgia tries to bring residents together across traditional boundaries
Macon
Knight Neighborhood Challenge
Eight projects were recently announced as fifth-round winners of the challenge, which seeks to improve the College Hill neighborhood between Mercer University and the city's downtown.
News & Updates
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Art leaders in Miami and San Jose join Knight Foundation’s National Arts Advisory Committee
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Digital media innovator Tim Regan-Porter named first director of Knight-funded Center for Collaborative Journalism
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City of Macon Welcomes Code for America Fellows
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Knight Foundation brings Code for America to Detroit, Macon and Philadelphia
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Challenge seeks new models for arts journalism
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Knight Foundation helps bring Code for America to Macon
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Macon game wins 2011 FutureEverything Award for creative innovation in art, society and technology
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Macon’s Yolanda Latimore Joins Knight Foundation Arts Advisory Committee
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Got Love For Macon? It May Create Economic Growth, Gallup Study Says.
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Six Cultural Groups to Engage Macon with Knight Foundation Funding
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New Games Provide Ways to Bring Communities Together in Macon and Biloxi
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Efforts to Strengthen Macon's College Hill Funded by Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grants
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Knight Foundation and Kaboom! Team Up to Build New Playground for Macon
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Knight Foundation Names Vice President of Arts
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Free Public Internet Access Expands in 20 U.S. Cities Through Knight Foundation’s Library Initiative
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Macon’s Washington Memorial Library to Become 21st Century Information and Community Hub
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$1 Million Knight Foundation Gift Supports United States Artists (USA) Fellowship Program
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Economy Not Key In Residents' Love For Where They Live
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Economy Not Key In Residents' Love For Macon
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$5 Million to Help Revitalize Macon's College Hill Corridor
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Dennis Scholl Named Miami Program Director for Knight Foundation
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How Much Do You Love Where you Live?
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Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibargüen Addresses Economic Outlook
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How Much Do You Love Where you Live?
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National Trust Loan Fund Launches $5 Million Fund To Develop Affordable Housing
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Knight Foundation Expands Cadre of Community Liaison Program Officers
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Beverly Blake Joins Knight Foundation As New Grant-Making Officer in Georgia
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Appendix: Community Foundations Initiative Grants Made Since 2001
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Americans Voice Concerns Over Children's Issues, Crime and Civic Participation in 'Community Indicators' Survey
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Knight Foundation Elects 4 New Trustees to Board
Knight Blog
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Blake: How the arts can build community in Macon
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A first look at new Center for Collaborative Journalism in Macon
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Ambulances, Roller Derby queens and more help celebrate community with Macon Soap Box Derby
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Knight Neighborhood Challenge supports everyday leaders
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Code for America recruits for 2013 fellowship program
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New model of collaborative journalism school begins student recruitment
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Videos explore the role of libraries in communities & visions for the future
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Knight Community Information Challenge now accepting applications
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Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University
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University Park Alliance: strengthening the future of Akron
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Everyday leaders recognize potential for Macon’s future
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Community-wide contest to revitalize Macon prepares to celebrate third round of winners
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Can Social Games Change the World?
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Macon Arts Group to Engage the City With Knight-Funded Projects
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Residents' Ideas Will Help Transform Historic Macon Neighborhood
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Macon Comes Together to Build KaBOOM! Playground
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Macon Pastor Inspired by the Sense of Community at Second Sunday Event
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Knight Program Director Takes on New Responsibilities in Macon Community
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Knight Foundation Partners with City Leaders to Continue Investing in Macon's Neighborhoods
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Knight Digital Training Center in Milledgeville
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3-D Road Rendering for Macon
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RT @ICFJ: #ICFJKnight Award winners have set standard 4 independent reporting in 2 of world’s most dangerous countries http://t.co/vPxeKuoT
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RT @ICFJ: #ICFJKnight Award winner @kmohamed has interviewed the wives of Somali pirates to get their side of the story http://t.co/Y2QNawQH
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MT @ICFJ: Must-read: @CNNWorld piece on #ICFJKnight Award Winner Sami Mahdi’s show where women speak out abt oppression http://t.co/srfy58Aa
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MT @ICFJKnight: B/c of #ICFJKnight Award winner @sami_mahdi1TV, #Afghan women r speaking out about rape, domestic abuse http://t.co/vPxeKuoT
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MT @ICFJKnight: Winner @kmohamed has investigated pirates in #somalia & shed light on industry- was even taken hostage http://t.co/vPxeKuoT
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Congrats #ICFJKnight Int’l Journalism Award Winners @sami_mahdi1TV & @kmohamed for making a difference thru journalism http://t.co/vPxeKuoT
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RT @pbutler50: Jose Zamora of @knightfdn announcing ICFJ Knight intl journ award winners
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MT @voiceofsandiego: @knightfdn grant fueling VOSD's new mag (print/ondemand) + helping us develop membership program http://t.co/zYSBQGfk
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.@voiceofsandiego to launch print mag & build robust community supporters with @knightfdn support http://t.co/MMXI3i69 #journalism
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RT @jcbivins: Chk out @knightfdn funded ideas in #mobile here: http://t.co/62ShiYsK via @ZeroDivideOrg #fundertech #philanthropy #nptech
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Residency program for artists, writers & musicians in the Everglades, 2013 apps due June 1 http://t.co/ofKfC0KQ @natlparkservice #arts
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RT @cksopher: @knowtheory thanks for liveblogging the #newschallenge hangout. You are an apt 140 character summarizer.
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@aghilmort You're welcome, sorry we experienced some difficulties.
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What's the next big thing in digital news #innovation? #PaleyNext explores today in Chicago http://t.co/dKlh9MZV v @PaleyNext
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@andypvd Thanks for asking! @news21 is a great program for next-gen journalists from 12 journalism programs around the country.
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Have a question about the next round of the #newschallenge on data? Ask it anytime on Twitter!
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@bradleylbar We aren't archiving the Hangout, but we will have plenty more opportunities to get your q's answered.
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@PRIResDev A space should open up shortly. If you have a question feel free to ask it on Twitter & we can get it answered for you.
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Sorry for the delay, we're up & running: #newschallenge Google+ Hangout. Join us or ask questions via Twitter. http://t.co/eXWIHfcW
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We're having a few technical difficulties with the Google+ hangout - please stay tuned will update the link shortly. Thanks for patience!
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@tjl @PRIResDev Join the Google+ Hangout here http://t.co/buh6ii4Q
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@PRIResDev Stay tuned, we're starting in a second.
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Join us at 11am EST for a Google+ hangout, ask questions re next round of #newschallenge http://t.co/mzTeDM5N via @jsb @michaelmaness
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Online news site @ctmirror broadens its efforts from informing the public to also engaging it http://t.co/GnHbz2YD by @HartfordFdn
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RT @ICFJ: The clock's ticking-it's almost time to announce the @ICFJKnight Int'l Award winners! Stay tuned this evening for more!
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Did you miss @PublicLab's talk about mapping, DIY activism & civic science at #SXSW? Listen it to online http://t.co/hW0XgLPj v @sdosemagen
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Young leaders step up to help move #Detroit forward http://t.co/remQmoqr via @freepress #leadership
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RT @bthewirz: Consult a Doctor, Open English, Senzari, CareCloud...how about that Miami tech scene? http://t.co/Uawl9tbs via @miamiherald
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MT @MediaFunders: Great events: Next Big Thing tmrw http://t.co/9qsgRN02 @paleycenter & @Knightfdn. GFEM funder convo http://t.co/z14FC1tx
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Inside @the_barnes grand opening in #Philadelphia & why it's a cultural icon to be cherished by the community http://t.co/O0N7mUcZ #arts
Publications
In The News
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‘Hidden in plain sight’
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NEA chairman praises Macon arts scene
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Macon Money: A social game in Georgia tries to bring residents together across traditional boundaries
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Macon community benefitting from tech upgrades at Macon library
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Soapbox derby features record number of entrants
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New Knight Neighborhood Challenge Grant winners announced
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Digital Media Innovator Named First Director of Mercer’s Center For Collaborative Journalism
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'I Love Macon' campaign launched to promote city
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Knight Neighborhood Challenge in the College Hill Corridor
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Techies Embed in City Hall
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The Knight Foundation is bringing artists out of performance halls and into people’s everyday lives
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With 'Macon Money,' Knight Foundation Hopes a Hyperlocal Project Will Go Global
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Transportation Enhancement Grant to Fund Tattnall Square Park and College Street Improvements
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Macon Money game receives international award for innovation
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Community Funds Are Offered New Ways to Measure Health of News Coverage in Their Cites and Towns
Featured Macon Projects (3 of 35)
Browse ProjectsCode for America
To support our strategy of investing in citizen-centered solutions in three Knight communities by piloting the Code for America model, which deploys technology professionals to develop original solutions that engage citizens in community challenges
Center for Collaborative Journalism
To create the Center for Collaborative Journalism (CCJ), a unique community news and journalism training partnership between Mercer University, The Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting aimed at improving news flows and engaging citizens
Macon/Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation
To create the Macon/Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation (MBLEF). This new foundation's mission is to mobilize the community to support public safety officers in the City of Macon and Bibb County
About our Macon Strategy
From College Hill to downtown and beyond, Knight Foundation seeks to promote an informed and engaged Macon by creating a sense of place and belonging in the city. We also look for opportunities to bring the community together on important issues – be it information and broadband access or knowledge economy jobs – so that everyone has a chance to contribute to and participate in community progress.
We’ve supported social events like Second Sunday Brunch and community movie nights, and asked for residents’ ideas in revitalizing the city’s historic neighborhoods. Together, these are the types of events and efforts that make people love where they live, and that attract and keep residents who help this city prosper.
About Our Engaged Communities Strategy
To help sustain healthy communities in a democracy, we aim to increase the ability of individuals to engage in change.
Staff
Beverly Blake
Program Director / Macon
