Treadwell remembers father that never came home: grief, lasting impact, reflecting on a legacy
Marc Treadwell vividly remembers June 3, 1967 — the day two non-commissioned military officers came to his family's door.
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Local Knowledge: Notable Macon grads take center stage
This week is the first of a two-part “Local Knowledge” with trivia questions about some of the city’s notable grads. (The second part will appear in The Melody on May 30.)
Simmons family has proud legacy at Fort Valley State
Since the 1960s, the Simmons family has had a more or less constant presence at the school in Peach County.
COLUMN: To all the graduates: Advice for the road
As students cross the stage, Ed Grisamore provides some advice for life after graduation.
A mother reflects on ‘the greatest blessing on Earth’ in honor of Mother’s Day
Blair Sexton Greene has a unique family between her three sons and her musician husband. It's a dream come true for her.
COLUMN: There’s a special place in heaven for single mothers
Ed Grisamore may have never met Magnolia Edwards, Jewell Henderson, Ella Mae Fincher or Lucy Ellington, but he knew all four of their sons and their unconditional love for their mothers.
COLUMN: Look out world, here comes ‘Charlotte’
Ed Grisamore's relationship with a bright journalism mind began seven years ago with 'Charlotte's Web.'
Macon Girl Scouts winning Gold Award have been together since age 5
The girls have stuck together through thick and thin mints.
COLUMN: League has offered ‘miracle’ of joy, opportunity
Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore writes about Miracle League hall of famers Alex Morton and Ben Marsh.
With unique charcoal, Stebin Horne saves energy and keeps his fire going
The Macon native is the president and founder of African Charcoal Company and invented the Kudu grill.