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Evelyn Davidson

Evelyn Davidson is our features editor and previously served as a community reporter for The Melody. A Richmond, Virginia, native, Evelyn graduated from Christopher Newport University, where she spent two years as news editor and one year as editor-in-chief of The Captain’s Log. She has also written for the Henrico Citizen and The Virginia Gazette. When she’s not editing or reporting, Evelyn enjoys nail art, historical fiction and “Doctor Who.”

Evelyn's Latest Articles

Red Cross provides aid to Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene

The American Red Cross of Georgia has set up a temporary storm headquarters in Macon. Pallets of supplies, such as cleaning kits, food and water embark are driven from the headquarters to areas in need throughout the state.

A Heart for Macon students: Northeast art teacher, Parker Cloud creator makes a difference

Randy Williams is the art teacher at Northeast High School. He's also an artist, the creator of the cartoons Parker Cloud and Friendz.

Tropical Storm Helene to impact Middle Georgia starting Wednesday evening

Tropical Storm Helen is projected to become categorized as a hurricane before sunset Wednesday. Macon will experience its effects that evening with winds and rain.

Groundbreaking at Rosa Parks Square marks start of $2.5 million renovation

A Thursday groundbreaking ceremony at Rosa Parks Square marked the start of a $2.5 million renovation project on the space located between City Hall and the Macon City Auditorium.

Linwood Cemetery is long overdue for a ‘renaissance’

Linwood Cemetery, the resting place of some of Macon's most prominent Black citizens, is slowly being taken over by nature. Linwood needs a "renaissance," according to Macon native Y-O Latimore

Connecting the past to the present: Muscogee language to be added to downtown street signs

Macon-Bibb County officials and members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation shared plans to install 104 signs with both the English and Muscogee languages throughout downtown Macon in the fall.

Middle Georgia’s Black business community to come together for annual expo

The annual Black Business & Community Expo has returned for its second year. This year's theme is "Together We Rise" and the event will include live performances, youth breakout sessions and a marketplace

‘Bring who you are’ to the fifth annual Macon Pride

Folks can participate in ten days of pride celebrations throughout downtown Macon for the fifth annual Macon Pride celebration, which begins Sept. 20.

Organizations partner to present Macon single mother with her own car

United Way of Central Georgia in collaboaration with Five Star on Riverside, GEICO and the National Auto Body Council, received a new car Wednesday.

Macon Mental Health Matters’ survey on adverse childhood experiences offers ‘snapshot’ but will need to dig deeper

Andrea Cooke and her team presented Macon Mental Health Matters' Adverse Childhood Experiences study at City Hall. The data collected could be used to identify particular areas in need in Macon

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