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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.

Casey's Latest Articles

Visit Macon expands services with acquisition of local tour company

Rock Candy Tours is now operated by Visit Macon, allowing for stronger partnerships with local cultural staples.

Christian Middle Georgia ministry funds recovery

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia is continuing to expand its campus off Zebulon Road, building a new road and additional housing.

Runners line up on the start line, with the sun hitting their face in the morning. They are leaning forward with their arms stretched out.
Labor day race draws 1850 entrants from across Southeast

This year's race takes the same route as it has since the beginning.

National blood shortage in wake of heat, Debby

The Red Cross reported several blood drives were canceled, dampening already diminished blood donation numbers.

Two women cut cards of paper in front of a map of the world.
New school specializes in teaching dyslexic students

The Roberts Academy opened its doors last week to 31 students and uses an alternative method to teaching its students.

Local nonprofit works to close ‘justice gap’

Middle GA Justice offers criminal history relief and services for family law and title law.

Logo of the Macon Film Festival
Macon film festival “most friendly” of its kind, expands city’s entertainment legacy

The Macon Film Festival gives audiences a chance to interact with filmmakers and highlights Macon's film history.

River Edge to open new center providing training and recovery support

The center will be built at the intersection of Riverside and Ingleside Drive.

A brick sign for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia in front of a southern veranda style home.
Local restaurant and community raise funds for vandalized windows

The restaurant, Grow, sold lasagnas to raise money for families stay at the Ronald McDonald House

A large group of people, including many children and adults, pose together inside a church. Most of the children are wearing matching black shirts with white designs. A screen behind them displays the word "THANK YOU" above a photograph of a large gathering outdoors. The setting features wooden walls and a stained-glass window.
Macon Violence Prevention announces third round of grants

The county dispersed $860,500 to 25 organizations, most of which run supervised youth activities.

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