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Alaysia Ezzard

Alaysia is a community reporter for The Melody. A Georgia native, she has reported on local and regional issues in Maryland and Georgia, with experience in community reporting, investigative journalism and data-driven storytelling. She is a graduate of Georgia State University and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

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All aboard? GDOT asks residents to weigh in on restoring passenger train service to Macon

The Georgia Department of Transportation is surveying the public through Aug. 6 to gauge interest in Atlanta-to-Savannah rail service that could include a stop in Macon. 

Red Cross asks for blood donations during emergency shortage

Last week, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage. In response, the Central Georgia Red Cross is asking for blood donations.  

Macon’s Bragg Jam Concert Crawl returns to where it began 27 years ago

This year, Bragg Jam is taking it back to where it started. It’s been 27 years since local musicians first came together at The Rookery, on Cherry Street, for an impromptu jam session tinged with sadness.

Community members help Macon’s homeless population survive a sweltering summer

Temperatures are expected to be higher than normal for Middle Georgia this summer. People without homes can't retreat indoors, so local advocates have swung into action to help Macon's homeless survive the heat.

A look at some Fourth of July events in Macon

The Fourth of July this year celebrates the 250th anniversary of the country’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. These are some events happening around Macon to celebrate the occasion.

Macon’s firework frenzy: A glimpse inside a firework shop before July 4

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. That being said, fireworks are leaving the shelves for shows to celebrate the occasion.

Van tours and more, Macon’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration 

Macon celebrates Juneteenth with van tours and other events commemorating this occasion which officially became a holiday 5 years ago.

35 infant co-sleeping deaths — and the Macon leaders working to stop more

Nationally, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise. The North Central Health District, which includes Bibb County, has also experienced an increase.

How Macon’s HIV care went from one doctor’s fight to the pharmacy counter

A rare lung infection that struck five previously healthy young men in Los Angeles 45 years ago, marked the official arrival of the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV.

From tornadoes to solar flares, Macon-Bibb is updating its disaster playbook

The county’s Emergency Management Agency is updating its pre-disaster mitigation plan, which takes into account hazards that may affect the community.

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