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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

The three ACE wrestling coaches, led by Patrick Saladrigas, stand in a line wearing their Gryphons garb.
ACE to add wrestling teams in upcoming year under former Southwest coach

New coach Patrick Saladrigas and athletic director Josh McClendon speak about the Gryphons' newest athletic venture.

Bibb County sports face new opponents, tough travel thanks to new classifications

Almost every public school in Bibb County will play in a new classification and region this year.

Mercer softball player Hallie Langford, in an orange Bears uniform, fist bumping her coach and smiling as she jogs home.
He plays for the Texas Rangers, she’s a Mercer Bear — but they’re playing the same game

Mercer softball player Hallie Langford is the wife of everyday Texas outfielder Wyatt Langford.

Two coaches, one offseason: Meet the new Mercer basketball coaches
ACE baseball secures fourth consecutive region title with win over Rutland

The ACE Gryphons won the region title thanks to a 12-2 win over Rutland in April.

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