Paula East deserved better
Executive Editor Joshua Wilson opines that a 95-year-old Maconite did everything right — and her government still failed her.
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Macon planners drop window case against 95-year-old after finding their own approval from 2002
Macon planners dropped a case against a 95-year-old over her windows — after finding they had approved them in 2002.
Justice, 27 years late, for replaced windows
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission, threatened to jail a 95-year-old over the windows she had replaced over 20 years ago.
Georgia Trust for Local News names Cynthia DuBose executive director
Cynthia DuBose has been named executive director of the Georgia Trust for Local News. She starts June 1.
‘Power’ series paints full portrait of Macon-Bibb authorities
What emerged over the 11 installments of The Melody's “Power” series — a primer and 10 in-depth reports — was a portrait of institutions that have quietly grown in size, reach and consequence, often with little public attention to match.
County term limits should stand
The Refrain is The Macon Melody’s editorial voice.
The work of building trust
More Americans are understanding that local news is indeed a business that requires healthy finances to not just survive but thrive.
Local news is my jam
Executive Editor Joshua Wilson writes about why local news is his jam — and invites you to celebrate Local News Day with The Melody on April 9.
Growth gap in Middle Georgia
Is Macon-Bibb growing? Explore the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In District 5, a reminder of what politics can be
A recent candidate debate for Macon-Bibb County's District 5 commission seat demonstrated what civic life is supposed to look like, according to The Melody's executive editor Joshua Wilson.