The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Joseph Rosbury- Edward Jones Investments on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

Located in a brand new space at 4993 Russell Parkway, Suite 500, Joseph Rosbury- Edward Jones Investments has been in business for 2 years.

“Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the Unites States and through its affiliate in Canada,” said Rosbury.  “Every aspect of the firm’s business, from types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.”

The firm’s 10,000 plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals—from college savings to retirement—and create long-term investment strategies that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. 

Macon shrunk in the past decade, but Warner Robins grew, according to official U.S. Census statistics released Thursday.

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Between 2000 and 2010, Macon's population dropped from 97,255 to 91,351. That's a loss of 5,904 or 6.1 percent. Macon dropped from the state's sixth-largest city to seventh, being bypassed by Sandy Springs.

One of Houston County's finest teachers tasted a sweet surprise Thursday afternoon.

Reading teacher at Northside Elementary Beth Sciarro earned an ice cream party from Blue Bell.

She's one of Georgia's 10 Teacher of the Year finalists.

Sciarro said she wasn't expecting the frozen feast on her favorite flavor, Dutch Chocolate, or the reaction from her students.

Sciarro said, "I walked in, and it was such a joy, such a wonderful surprise. Those kids are great. They are amazing and why I teach"

All 590 students and the staff at Northside Elementary also ate an ice cream treat.

The Georgia Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet in May.