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Micah Johnston

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Micah Johnston is our sports and newsletter editor. A Macon native, he graduated from Central High School and then Mercer University. He worked at The Telegraph as a general assignment, crime and sports reporter before joining The Melody. When he’s not fanatically watching baseball or reading sci-fi and Stephen King novels, he’s creating and listening to music.

Micah's Latest Articles

COLUMN: Southwest’s story started with heartbreak

The Patriots have been seeking redemption for last year's loss, which has been the fuel they needed this season.

Southwest returns to state championship with 62-51 win over Vidalia in semifinal

The Patriots played some of their best defense to shut down the Indians in an emotional win.

Led by women’s basketball, Middle Ga. State athletics tackles Division II

The women's team defied expectations and found success in its first Division II season, setting the table for MGA's other programs.

Southwest wins overtime thriller 62-60 over Model to reach Final Four

The Patriots will play in the semifinals for the second year in a row after defense and rebounding helped them get a close win.

Size, shooting of Athens Christian too much for Stratford in 47-27 state title loss

The Eaglettes scored just 12 points in the final three quarters of a defensive showdown in the GIAA Class 4A State Championship.

Central Fellowship cannot match Brentwood’s shooting in 81-59 state championship loss

The Lancers were without two of their players in what was a disappointing championship appearance.

In Candice Roberson’s coaching finale, Westside girls fall 68-43 in playoffs

Westside head coach Candice Roberson said after the game that she will move on from the school after 14 years there.

Stratford advances to state title with second half surge, defeats George Walton 63-48

The Eaglettes outscored the Bulldogs 43-16 in the second half to make the state title game.

Hampered by third quarter mistakes, Rutland falls to Thomson 68-58 in playoffs

The Hurricanes could not overcome turnovers in the second half against the Bulldogs at home.

Westside rolls to 57-42 playoff win over Shaw with offense from Billue sisters

The Seminoles passed the ball with precision to advance to the second round of the GHSA Class 2A tournament.

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