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Ed Grisamore

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

Ed's Latest Articles

COLUMN: Sometimes you have to take your own advice

Ed Grisamore writes about therapist Emily Newberry and her battle with cancer.

Organist Gerald Carper and his view from the organ bench

The longtime Macon organist celebrated his 50th year behind the pipes as an organist last year.

New library will be in ‘Ivey’ league of its own

Macon's newest branch will have Cathy Ivey's name, honoring one of Macon's longtime library legends.

Teen helps bring cows into world at fair

Wilson Griffis hopes to become a veterinarian one day. His volunteer work at the fair is preparing him for the job.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Test your fair IQ

How much do you know about the Georgia National Fair in Perry?

Gris List: Macon, by the numbers

This week's edition of Ed Grisamore's list series counts up some notable sums of Macon.

Still shaking and baking after all these years

Two twins that starred in an iconic commercial have their origins here in Georgia.

Ticket to ‘Fairadise’: A look at this year’s Georgia National Fair

Ed Grisamore knows what to watch for at the Georgia National Fair, which kicked off this week.

Local Knowledge: What was Macon like in 1925?

From the Macon City Auditorium to the Cherry Blossom Festival, test your knowledge of Macon's history.

True Gris is coming soon to a yard near you

A flower was named after The Melody's own Ed Grisamore earlier this year.

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