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Caleb Slinkard

Caleb Slinkard is the Executive Editor of the Georgia Trust for Local News and Managing Editor of the Macon Melody. He began his career in Texas as a reporter for his hometown newspaper, the Greenville Herald Banner, and two years later became the paper’s senior editor. Slinkard has run newspapers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Georgia and taught journalism and practicum courses at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mercer University. He was born in Bryan/College Station, Texas to Gary and Susan Slinkard. He has a twin brother, Joshua, and a younger brother, Nathan, as well as two nephews and a niece. He enjoys playing pickleball, chess, reading and hiking around Middle Georgia in his free time.

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Caleb's Latest Articles

Dickey Betts memorial concert scheduled for February at Macon City Auditorium

The legendary guitarist who formed a lead guitar duo with Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band, will be honored with a concert Feb. 28.

A century of giving back: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s legacies touch the lives of all Georgians

Watching the Carters gave all of us some inspiration, and more than a little hope.

Macon Melody Jan. 3, 2025 edition

Nation mourns Jimmy Carter; how Phil Walden and the Allman Brothers Band helped get Carter to the White House; Macon begins 2025 with a bang

Hopping through the 2000s, remembering Y2K and weighing New Year’s resolutions

If you do have life goals, things you want to achieve, I hope you find the motivation, the resources and the support network you need to achieve them.

‘He made them proud of where they lived.’ How Phil Walden and the Allman Brothers Band helped elect Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Georgia legacy is anchored in his hometown of Plains, but his path to the White House included an important stop in Macon.

Macon Melody Dec. 27, 2024 edition

Elaine Lucas on her next step in public service; Mrs. Griffin's BBQ Sauce made in Macon; Bibb Schools unveils plans for new academy

Macon Melody Dec. 20, 2024 edition

Deadline to pass federal farm bill looms, crossing closed after fatal wreck, Macon marches toward Christmas.

Macon Melody Dec. 13, 2024 edition

Students reimagine Greenwood Bottom, food bank battles food insecurity in Georgia, Macon Christmas lights get national attention

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COLUMN: Surviving the holiday season is all about remembering what endures after the Christmas tree has come down

I hope this column is your reminder to slow down, take a moment, take a deep breath.

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Macon Melody Dec. 6, 2024 edition

The county's plans to implode a downtown hotel; Tattnall graduate finds calling at alma mater; flu shots available in Bibb County

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