Author

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.

Casey's Latest Articles

County closes intersection following train, car collision

The Macon-Bibb County engineering department will conduct a study at the Forsyth-Tucker Road intersection, closing it down indefinitely at 10 a.m. Dec. 18, to see if there’s anything the county can do to make it safer, a county spokesperson said.

Macon’s Christmas light show featured on ABC Evening News

Maconite Brian Nichols was featured in the ABC segment, showing off the dazzling lights and structures and talking about the history of the tradition.

Tattnall graduate finds her calling at former alma mater

Carolyn Stuart now walks the halls where she learned from her mother — and where her kids learn — and she has been recognized as an outstanding teacher for her community impact.

School board approves contract extension for Superintendent Dan Sims

The extension — the longest the board could make — reflects strong support for a district administrator who has built meaningful relationships with the community but faces a looming budget shortfall and school closures due to declining enrollment and flagging attendance.

Irving Tissue announces $600 million Macon factory expansion

The company plans to stand up a new automated warehouse in fall of 2026, part of the third phase of Irving's factory expansion in Macon.

Wesleyan College announces plans for new charter school

Wesleyan sent a letter of intent to the Bibb County School District, which will get the ball rolling for the review process. The board will then vote on the proposal for a new charter school in mid-July.

“Mutually beneficial” Atrium exchange program with Japanese hospital reaches 20th anniversary

The city of Kurobe, the counterpart in the exchange program, has ties to Macon through the YKK factory.

Bibb County schools seeks community input on consolidation process

The school district held a town hall with members of the community to weigh possible closures.

New Macon food-themed week encourages healthier eating

Macon Salad Week is not an "anti-burger week" but seeks to promote balanced eating habits.

A wall of people in the background behind Donald Trump
Trump hits Macon fewer than 48 hours before Election Day

The rally brought out thousands of Trump supporters, from Georgia and across the country.

Close the CTA

Wake up with The Riff, your daily briefing on what’s happening in Macon.

Sovrn Pixel