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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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Bibb County’s fleet of electric school buses promises cleaner rides

The new buses were formally unveiled Thursday.

Bibb County School District once again considers shuffling students

At a town hall meeting organized Monday by the district, three dozen or so people — including elected officials, school board candidates, teachers and the mayor — listened to rezoning proposals and gave their input.

Initial rezoning options would balance enrollment, repurpose L.H. Williams elementary

The Bibb County Board of Education also extended $2,000 bonuses to qualifying full-time employees.

Loaves & Fishes offers a sanctuary of support

As part of a new series on nonprofit organizations making major contributions to the quality of life in Macon-Bibb County, The Macon Melody spoke with the executive director of Loaves & Fishes Ministry of Macon.

Cooke wins District 5 commission seat, turnout remains low

Cooke received 70.4% of votes while Edward Foster received 29.6%.

Middle Georgia State University buries time capsule in Macon

The capsule was one of several buried across MGA’s five campuses Friday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the institution becoming a state university.

Community Foundation of Central Georgia awards more than $345,000 to regional organizations

The philanthropic organization announced the recipients of more than $345,000 in grants at the Fire Station off Napier Avenue Thursday afternoon. Grantees received anywhere from $7,500 to $23,000.

District 5 candidates make final push to voters

The Melody asked Andrea Cooke and Edward Foster two final questions ahead of the Tuesday election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters must report to their designated polling location.

Macon lawmakers cap session with last-minute deals

Georgia’s General Assembly adjourned April 3 with a handful of bills squeaking through, including limits on school zone speeding cameras and new tax reductions.

Melody, Macon Chamber to host Friday connections chat

The panel will run Friday from 8:30-10 a.m. at the chamber's offices on Poplar Street.

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