The lasting legacy of former Macon mayor George Israel, who bridged political divides
Israel, Macon's second-ever Republican mayor, died last weekend. He was 78.
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For Macon Mayor Lester Miller, it’s Nu-Way or nothing
It’s not a rare sighting to see Mayor Lester Miller at a Nu-Way. Like the classic hot dog, his connection to the local diner chain is “all the way” marinated in history, family tradition and civic pride.
A unique Macon lettuce farm is competing in a statewide contest
BrightFarms, the Cox Farms-owned packaged salad supplier in Macon, recently earned a spot in the semifinals of the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition.
Iconic Australian music group will wiggle its way to the Macon stage
The colorful — and for many, nostalgic — real-life musical group, The Wiggles, is set to perform at the Macon City Auditorium Aug. 15.
Firefighter overcomes injury to graduate top of recruit class
Last year Zachary Horton put training on hold to undergo surgery. This June, he graduated valedictorian of his fire recruit class.
Q&A: A closer look at the impact of Macon’s new arena
The Melody sat down with Visit Macon CEO Gary Wheat for a deeper look at the recently unveiled plans for the new Macon arena.
Middle Ga. heart transplant recipient competes in Transplant Games of America
A Middle Georgia man is celebrating three years post heart transplant by participating in the Transplant Games of America.
Macon’s most missed. Closed businesses locals can’t forget
Businesses come and go. But they live on in our collective memory, holding a special place in our hearts and stomachs.
Restless in Macon: Singles trade apps for in-person connections
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce's “Mingle with Singles” event series encourages residents to make connections and find community.
At Linwood Cemetery, a son searches for the father he never understood
Arcelious Emory Gross is one of 4,000 people buried at Linwood Cemetery. Some graves are marked. Some are not. The cemetery, the final resting place for several prominent Black Maconites, sprawls across land wedged between Grant Avenue and Interstate 75.