Newt has a permanent home on the “Walk of Fame” at the historic Douglass Theatre with the inscription: “Dean of Macon Music.’’ No one has their finger on the pulse of the local music scene like Newt.
I’m a list guy, which is why I am introducing a monthly “Gris List’’ in The Melody. Learn more about our favorite spots in Macon and the city's signature trees.
The superfan's streak could reach 600 games this year depending on Peach County's playoff fortunes.
Take a crack at Ed Grisamore's weekly local knowledge
Larry Dudney, a retired brigadier general who survived the September 11 Pentagon attack, reflects on the lasting impact of that day while balancing his past with his present life in Canton, Georgia. Despite the traumatic memories and significant loss, including the death of a former Tattnall Square colleague, Dudney now focuses on his family and coaching his son's football team, choosing to honor and remember the past in a quiet, personal way.
Test your Macon restaurant smarts in Ed Grisamore's latest trivia focused on some of Bibb County's most legendary eateries.
Sharon Funderburk isn't sure exactly how many vintage sewing machines she owns, but many of them date as far back as the 1850s.
Whether you agree with the list or not, these 12 restaurants all define Macon in unique ways.
The restaurant gave not just the money from Blizzards sold, but every cent of profits for an entire day.
In this week's Gris & That, columnist Ed Grisamore reflects on Elvis, Vance Shepherd's return to Middle Georgia radio and Tony Barnhart's book signing this Thursday.
