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Casey Choung

Casey is a community reporter for The Melody. He grew up in Long Island, New York, and also lived in Orlando, Florida, before relocating to Macon. A graduate of Boston University, he worked at The Daily Free Press student newspaper. His work has also appeared on GBH News in Boston and in the Milford, Massachusetts, Daily News. When he’s not reporting, he enjoys cooking — but more so eating — and playing basketball.

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School closures may be “inevitable,” consultants tell Bibb school board

A year after the board shelved a plan to close several elementary schools, the issue is back on the agenda again.

Meet the 6 candidates running for the District 5 commissioner seat

Candidates are vying to replace former mayor pro-tem Seth Clark, who decided to run for the state's lieutenant governor post.

Superintendent calls for communication as absences build up

Data shows absences have been higher this school year on the days before and after the weekend.

Bibb summer learning programs reinstated using one-time state poverty grant

The Bibb County Board of Education approved a second budget amendment at its Feb. 19 meeting and heard a presentation about the school district's summer programs.

Local leaders visit Gold Dome as Macon ‘momentum’ builds

Maconites have been making the visit to Atlanta for Macon Day for the past three years.

‘Survivor’ veteran Rick Devens of Macon returns for Season 50

Macon resident Rick Devens returns to "Survivor" this season. Devens, most known on the show for his passion and energy, promises the same hijinks and unpredictability that won the hearts of so many fans the first time he played.

Middle Georgia Senate candidates weigh in on state house bills

The special runoff election for the Middle Georgia Senate seat is scheduled for next week.

Fact brief: Do sales taxes disproportionately affect lower income residents in Georgia

Learn the answer to this question in this fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

Bibb County’s agriculture programs shepherd students beyond high school

The Bibb County School District recently expanded on its Future Farmers of America program with a new adult education program to connect graduates with the community.

Maintaining Macon’s network of little libraries takes care and community

A brand-new Free Little Library was unveiled in Tattnall Square Park Friday morning.

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