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Mary Helene Hall

Mary Helene is a reporter from the Alabama Gulf Coast covering Middle Georgia. She graduated from Mercer University’s Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism in 2023, where she served as editor-in-chief of The Mercer Cluster. She was a member of the 2023-24 Poynter-Koch Journalism and Media Fellowship. You can find her previous work in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AL.com, The Macon Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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Underwood stepping down as Mercer president, will teach at Mercer School of Law

The 18th president of Mercer assumed his role in 2006 after Kirby Godsey had held the office for 27 years, since 1979.

​​Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant

The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.

50,000 books. Three days. Macon gears up for massive annual library sale

For the past few years, locals have flocked to Carolyn Crayton Park to peruse the book sale’s budget offerings.

Level up this year’s Cherry Blossom Fest experience at gaming, anime convention CBF Isekai

“It's going to be so explosive, so exciting, so energetic."

From weaving to walking, Valdosta man experiences journey of healing and hope

Walking past a booth filled with hand-woven rugs at a festival, you’d never guess that those products led to the recovery of a man who had once thought his life was over.

Twiggs schools Wellness Center offers health services to students and families in need, free of charge

Twiggs schools Superintendent Mack H. Bullard said the project began to address a lack of healthcare options in the county.

Middle Georgia State responsible for more than $296M in contribution to regional economy

This year’s figure for MGA represents an approximately 3% increase over last year’s $288 million.

Twiggs Coroner sounds alarm over rising number of indigent deaths

When a person dies and their family is unable to pay for their descendant’s burial or cremation, the county in which the death occurred is responsible for paying for it from county funds.  

Two men stand on a forested lakeshore looking through binoculars. The man on the left wears a khaki shirt and shorts, while the man on the right wears a red plaid shirt and black shorts. The calm lake reflects the surrounding green trees and clear blue sky.
Macon birdwatching organization creates haven for birders of all ages

Sometimes the most exciting birds are the ones in your own backyard.

A red sign in downtown Macon lists dining and entertainment venues. The sign features the words "Macon Downtown" in large, colorful letters at the top. The background shows a street with old-style buildings, outdoor seating, and a lamppost with a pink banner.
What do Macon Redditors think our community is missing?

“Downtown needs more variety and more reasons to come down here,” one person commented.

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