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Laura Corley

Laura is our senior reporter. Born in Macon, her bylines have appeared in Georgia news outlets for more than a decade. She is a graduate of Mercer University. Her work — which focuses on holding people and institutions with power responsible for their actions — is funded by a grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation. Laura enjoys strong coffee, a good mystery, fishing and gardening.

Laura's Latest Articles

Deadline looms for Congress to pass farm bill, essential to Georgia farmers

The farm bill earmarks money that creates a safety net for farmers, who have grappled with soaring costs of production for more than two years. It also funds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), forestry, extension services, trade and more.

Man arrested in separate slaying charged with May murder of homeless man in downtown Macon

Adam Arthur Rosenthal, 39, was charged Wednesday in connection with the murder of Albert Knight Jr. in downtown Macon back on May 24.

June O'Neal helps another woman unload a rug from a truck carrying household items.
Macon’s ‘Mother Teresa’ set to retire

June O'Neal, executive director of the Mentors Project, is set to retire in January after 25 years.

Newly re-elected Reps. Bishop, Scott discuss bipartisan efforts to move Middle Georgia forward

Newly re-elected Rep. Sanford Bishop and Rep. Austin Scott sat down at Wesleyan College to discuss Macon's future.

Tangie Herring wins state house seat by razor-thin margin

Tangie Herring fended off Noah Harbuck for State House District 145.

Bibb County reports 64% voter turnout as incumbent candidates dominate local, state house elections

Bibb County largely followed historical election trends, leaning toward Democratic candidates for president, Congress and several state house races.

Rise in student homelessness as funding for family support shrinks

Inflation, rising utility bills, stagnant salaries and a dearth of affordable housing are among factors fueling a growing population of homeless students not only in Bibb County but across the country.

Macon-Bibb County gets millions to fix one of its deadliest roads

The money also will be used to create three miles of multi-use paths along Old Clinton Road and Boulevard, creating the “East Macon Loop.”

East Macon residents gather to discuss gambling machines, development and voting

Sheriff David Davis announced the Ohio-based grocer’s plan Monday night during the first-ever meeting of East Macon neighborhood associations organized by Macon-Bibb County Commissioner-elect Stanley Stewart.

Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show

GDOT paid $180,000 to build a home for nonprofit created by Rep. James Beverly

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