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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

Fact brief: Will either of Georgia’s newly elected Public Service commissioners serve full terms?

Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson were elected to the public service commission in November 2025.

From Our Kitchens: Brewpub’s Umami Burger

The burger is a riff on their mushroom swiss burger, upgrading the onions and mushrooms with white miso, along with a soy and sesame aioli that emulates the notes of a dumpling sauce.

‘An expensive undertaking’: Mercer Medicine moves downtown

Mercer University hosted a groundbreaking Nov. 7 to celebrate its new School of Medicine.

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.

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