Welcome to Best of Middle Georgia
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Middle Georgia and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, The Telegraph is bringing back Best of Middle Georgia. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love.
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In 2025, over 3,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals were nominated across 224 categories, and the community responded with enthusiasm — casting more than 341,000 votes. That level of engagement is a true reflection of how much people care about the businesses and services that enrich their lives every day.
Best of Middle Georiga Promotion
Best of Middle Georgia has strong support from Macon.com,
BestofMiddleGeorgia.com, The Telegraph Newspaper and social media.
Print, digital and social promotions drive nominations and voting:
• Macon.com Digital Display
• The Telegraph Newspaper Ads
• Organic Social Media
• Paid Social Media
• Paid Targeted Eblast
• Eblast to Macon.com Subscribers
• Macon.com Home Page Takeovers
• Ad Network Digital Display
• Outdoor Advertising
The Telegraph invests over $50,000 in marketing support promoting Best of Middle Georgia, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Middle Georgia and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at votemiddlegeorgia.com.
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!