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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

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.

River witches return to raise awareness for period poverty

Macon's annual Witches Float fundraiser is set to return this weekend.

New Rose Hill registry helps Maconites trace lineage

Two Macon residents have teamed up to create a searchable database of every Rose Hill cemetery burial.

‘Acts of Reparation’ explores family history, healing in Macon premiere

Filmmakers premiered "Acts of Reparation" in Macon last week, followed by workshops and wider discussions about reparations and healing.

Fundraiser walk raises awareness of homeless struggles

Loaves and Fishes Ministry hosted its first annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 20.

Despite outcry, Twiggs skips review, approves data center

The Twiggs County commissioners recently approved an application for a new multibillion-dollar data center, garnering dissent from concerned residents.

Rising costs put Macon Pops Christmas show at risk

Rising production costs might mean Macon Pops will not be able to host its annual Christmas Spectacular concert.

Volunteers ready treasures for Historic Macon flea market

Historic Macon Foundation's fall flea market is coming up Oct. 3-5 and a crew of volunteers have spent the last few months prepping for the big sale.

Theatre Macon pilots production of popular fantasy tale

Theatre Macon's pilot production of DreamWorks Theatricals' "How to Train Your Dragon Jr." opens this week.

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