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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

Macon rallies to keep Christmas Spectacular shining

After funding concerns, Macon Pops announced its annual Christmas Spectacular live concert will return this year due to the efforts of several community partners.

Acts of love drive organ donation awareness in Macon

There are more than 3,000 Georgia residents awaiting an organ transplant. Two Macon natives share similar transplant experiences and are now raising awareness.

Concerned Twiggs residents sue to stop data center

After the Twiggs County governing board approved the rezoning of land in Dry Branch for a data center, concerned residents are suing the county. The developer says it will not affect the data center's timeline.

Gray Highway upgrades hit red light in federal shutdown

A traffic and pedestrian safety project on Gray Highway has been put on hold in the wake of the continued federal government shutdown.

United Way gets new leader in Carl Tims

United Way of Central Georgia's COO Carl Tims will succeed current president George McCanless in Jan. 2026. McCanless led the nonprofit for more than a decade.

Historic Macon flea market sets record for preservation work

Historic Macon Foundation's semiannual flea market garnered a record amounts this fall.

Macon group helps make menstrual products accessible to all

Macon Periods Easier is on a mission to educate the Macon community on period poverty and make menstrual products accessible to all.

Fresh Produce Records spins a bigger tune downtown

A staple of downtown Macon, Fresh Produce Records recently expanded storefronts to make room for an ever-growing inventory of music.

Fears of ICE arrests cancel longtime Hispanic heritage celebration

Middle Georgians have celebrated Hispanic heritage at Smiley's Flea Market every October for the past decade. This year, the annual event is cancelled as fear of deportation and ICE presence grows.

Series pulls back curtain on area’s spooky past

The "Macon Beyond" video series explores the paranormal by diving into the history of some of Macon's most iconic landmarks.

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