PRESS RELEASE

Macon, GA, 2/14/2023

Post By: JLA Consulting, LLC.

MGB INC. is pleased to announce that it was successful in cultivating a partnership with Cox Communications that culminated in the development of a Cox Innovation Lab/workspace in the Kings Park Community for youth in Out-Of-School Programming or those who lack access to technology. The innovation lab is located in the Kings Park Community Center, in East Macon, 3283 Kingston Court, Macon, GA 31217.

For several months, Kelvin Middleton and MGB Inc. advocated, on behalf of the initial incorporators of the Kings Park Community neighborhood association, its families and children who were impacted greatly by lack of access to digital technology. Cox agreed to provide an in-kind donation of laptops, chairs, 50″ flat screen and workstation/conference table. The lab is located in the Kings Park Community Center which was built in 2017 with Blight Remediation Program funds allocated for Commission District 3 for the purpose of providing a community meeting space for the Kings Park neighborhood association (501 (c)(3) and its residents. The generous donation from Cox was made to the Kings Park community from MGB INC.

Kelvin Middleton leveraged the Cox Communications partnership and technology donation to develop additional corporate/community partnerships that helped the Kings Park families & children:

• Mercer University/MerServe Partnership. Developed a Pilot Literacy Program with student academic tutors, 3 days/week. Also, developed arts, crafts and special events.
• Bibb County Board of Education. Provided Kings Park Community youth remote access to Tutor.Com from the Cox Technology Lab, 24/7

Mr. Middleton also states that Cox usually develops its Cox Innovation Labs in large non-profit networks such as the Boys & Girls Clubs; therefore, the Kings Park Community has truly been blessed with their generosity and investment in their youth.

Providing Technology Access to Young People

Support from Cox bridges the digital divide for many disadvantaged young people. Cox generously provides contributions to fund technology centers in key Cox markets. In total, Cox has distributed nearly $25 million in cash and in-kind internet, cable and advertising support. Providing low-cost internet service through its Connect2Compete program, Cox and its local affiliates have also established significant advances in digital literacy for many Boys & GirlsClubs across the nation.

Through its partnerships, Cox is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through its technology grant program. Since 2003, Cox has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to provide more that 100 state-of-the-art innovation labs across the nation. The $20,000 grant from Cox allows the individual Clubs to install these labs that provide students with computer literacy skills and help bridge the digital divise for those without access to a computer or internel at home. Labs are a safe place for youth to explore their interest in STEAM fields and give youth access to vital technology, tools and high-speed technology.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve six and a half million homes and businesses across 18 states. We’re dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.