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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 after four years in the Sugarbear Band before attending 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

Stratford wins state championship 4-3 over rival FPD, completes perfect season

In an overtime thriller for the ages, a game-winning goal from Emma Lizotte propelled the Eagles to the victory and a 20-0 record.

Playoff news: FPD, CFCA win in semifinals; Mercer bounced early in SoCon tourney

Updates on baseball and soccer playoffs with championships on the line.

NOTEPAD: Bibb County Schools football schedules released

Get updates on sports from across Macon in our weekly Notepad.

Stratford girls reach state championship with thrilling overtime win

The Eagles got an incredible late goal from Maddie Biesterfeld to win a thrilling game in Macon.

After winning the discus state title, the sky is the limit for Westside’s Anthony Horton

The Westside sophomore is one of the Seminoles' most highly-regarded athletes, coaches said.

Mercer baseball wins regular season SoCon title, enters tournament red-hot

The Bears, who rank third in the country in home runs, hope to make the NCAA tournament.

Playoff update: Macon private schools make baseball and soccer semifinals

Stratford, FPD, Mount de Sales and CFCA all had teams reach the semifinals. Find out who they play.

Bibb County schools recognize top athletes at annual award ceremony

Central High School won 16 awards as the school district honored its brightest sports stars on Monday.

Central Fellowship begins quest for third straight title with Gatewood match

The CFCA Lancers are 20-1 and have the No. 1 seed in the GIAA Class 2A state tournament as playoffs begin.

After upset over Georgia Tech, Mercer baseball eyeing SoCon title

The Bears are the hottest team in the Southern Conference and one of the top offenses in the country.

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