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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

Downtown Rotary delivers Thanksgiving in a box

The club’s Feed 100+ initiative is pushing to reach 250 families with boxes of groceries ahead of the holiday.

Macon nonprofit provides haven for single mothers

Mother's Nest distributes diapers, strollers, coats, backpacks and more from its office off Pio Nono Avenue.

SNAP shortfall strains local food network

As funding for food stamps hangs in limbo, Macon's churches and food pantries are finding ways to pitch in.

Bibb County voters pass $250 million education sales tax

The Bibb County School District's 2025 ESPLOST was approved by 73.8% of local voters.

Alex II opens to the outdoors with new classroom

The new space will allow students to engage with nature and be even more focused.

Maconites turn in unused drugs at local hospital

Piedmont Macon collected expired medications as part of National Take Back Day, a DEA-sponsored effort to safely dispose of old pharmaceuticals.

Rep. Bishop: End shutdown, save health credits

The congressman stopped in Macon and said Georgians could see their premiums double without the health care premium credits offered under the Affordable Care Act.

MGA expands reach, boosts enrollment as ‘cliff’ nears

The public university enrolled a total of 8,828 students — across its several central Georgia campuses, including its main one in Macon — up from 8,409 students from last year

Bibb school board postpones $914K budget change

The board held off on codifying the budget changes amid increased financial scrutiny demanded by the state superintendent.

PSC hopeful criticizes rate hikes, touts energy reform in Macon stop

Early voting for the statewide Public Service Commission seats started Oct. 14.

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