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

Georgia National Fair returns for its 35th anniversary with food, rides, farm animals

The fair lasts from Oct. 3 through Oct. 13. The fair attracted more than 565,000 visitors last year.

Amerson River Park remains closed as hurricane cleanup wraps up in Macon

Bibb County largely avoided damage from the hurricane that tore through the Southeast.

Statewide bus tour brings discussion about addiction recovery to Macon

The tour stopped in Macon to hold a panel on the role of faith in recovery.

Macon area schools, organizations cancel classes and events as Hurricane Helene nears

Hurricane Helene is projected to hit Macon Thursday evening. Here's a list of local closures and canceled events.

Knight Foundation gives out two micro-grants for downtown public space initiatives

The grants are part of a nationwide program to fund young civic innovators and their projects.

Healthcare facility enhances nonprofit’s homeless services

The Sheridan Center next to Daybreak started taking in folks earlier this month.

Macon-Bibb to build affordable housing units in Pleasant Hill

The project, spanning 12-14 months, will tear down an old school and erect three new buildings.

People sit around a booth with a blue and white checkered table cloth. One man shakes another man's hand.
VP candidate Tim Walz makes campaign visit to Macon

Walz stopped at the local Democratic party headquarters along with storied restaurant H&H.

Celebrated Georgia author, Macon native Tina McElroy Ansa dies at 74

Ansa was the first Black woman to work at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“King of Soul” festival honors Otis Redding’s legacy, raises funds for new center

The first day of the festival featured a concert from St. Paul and the Broken Bones and the Macon Music Revue.

Close the CTA

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

Sovrn Pixel