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.
This year’s contest boasts an expanded list of restaurants, 23 of them, and an extended three-day window from July 9 to July 11 for diners to sample all the different creations.
The Cirrus Academy governing board met virtually Tuesday afternoon to approve the 2026 budget, organizational structure and salaries. The budget also included earmarks for a concrete basketball court, a sensory room and equipment for a morning podcast.