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Ed Grisamore

Ed Grisamore worked at The Macon Melody from 2024-25.

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Georgia National Fair has something for everyone, everything for some

The Georgia National Fair is back for its 35th year. Melody columnist Ed Grisamore reflects on the fanfare and fun that comes with a day spent on rides, enjoying fireworks and filling up on food.

Gris List: Selfies, Maconites and compelling facts

Find out where the best places to take selfies around town are, and learn about some famous Maconites and some new fun facts in this week's Gris List.

Perseverance is on the menu

S&S Cafeteria experienced a fire overnight on Sunday which forced the legendary Macon restaurant to temporarily close its doors.

Macon artists rescued from North Carolina via helicopter

Army Blackhawk helicopters evacuated Kathy Myers, Deb Eidam and Sherry Sims from North Carolina after Hurricane Helene left them stranded 35 miles northeast of Asheville.

Before he became the Hit King, Rose once bloomed in Macon

The legendary Pete Rose died Monday. He was 83. He had a stronger connection to Macon than you'd expect.

An elderly man sits in a room using a walker, with framed photos and articles on the wall behind him. A large painting of a man and a deer is displayed above a wooden desk, which holds family photos and memorabilia.
Long walk into history: Macon’s Espy was second hiker to complete Appalachian Trail

Seventy-three years ago, Macon's Gene Espy became just the second person to hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail, helping (literally) blaze a trail for generations of hikers.

Dublin car seller always in the driver’s seat

When she first started selling vehicles in Dublin, Henrietta Williams knew little about cars and was the only African-American individual on the sales staff, but she was determined to succeed. Nearly 30 years later, she's a local legend who knows how to sell 20 cars a month.

Local Knowledge: Brain freezes need not apply

Test your local knowledge with a variety of trivia questions, from Macon's first suburban neighborhood to the Georgia National Fair's mascot.

Gris & That: Elfies, selfies and James Earl Jones

Gris & That, by Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore.

The power of a makeover: Macon woman receives gift of restoration

After facing several hardships, Laura Underwood was gifted a restorative makeover that helped her heal.

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