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Joshua Wilson

Joshua is the executive editor of The Macon Melody. He also serves on the leadership team of the newsroom’s parent organization, the Georgia Trust for Local News. Before relocating to the Peach State in 2025 from his native Mississippi, he helped launch the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at The University of Southern Mississippi, taught college journalism and media literacy courses, and led the Mississippi Business Journal, The Pine Belt News and Signature Magazine. Joshua holds an M.B.A. and bachelor’s degree from William Carey University and a graduate certificate in economic development from Southern Miss. He lives in West Macon with his best bud and feline house manager Henry.

Joshua's Latest Articles

‘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.

Former U.S. surgeon general discusses national loneliness epidemic during Macon visit

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently visited Macon to discuss the national loneliness epidemic.

Good care, good people and goodbye, appendix

Joshua Wilson writes about his first stay at Atrium Health Navicent, as well as a trip to Miami for collaborative talks with others at a media forum hosted by the Knight Foundation.

There’s nothing left to be shocked by

Executive Editor Joshua Wilson opines on the weight of telling the truth in a country increasingly resistant to it.

COLUMN: A political call won’t change our mission

What we’re building here is bigger than a designation.

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