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Along a neglected corridor of South Macon, change is underway
Macon-Bibb officials say they’re making a significant financial investment that they hope will spur a revitalization along the South Macon corridor that has been long plagued by blight and crime.
Mini-grants, new amenities rekindle Pleasant Hill park
Macon-Bibb UDA uses mini-grants to jump start a stagnant public space and agrees to repair Third Street sidewalks.
MWA institutes parking fee for public fishing at reservoir
The Macon Water Authority will now charge $15 per car for public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.
Hopkins takes over at Historic Macon
Historic Macon's new executive director began her first month at the local foundation this February. She takes the helm after nearly a decade with NewTown Macon.
Global leaders talk tariffs, Ga. workforce at trade & investment symposium
Global Atlanta hosted its 7th annual trade and investment symposium last week. Top leaders discussed tariffs, Georgia's growing workforce and developing industries.
The South’s ‘mecca of Black entertainment’ celebrates 105 years
A cultural hub for Black entertainment celebrates 105 years in Macon.
Mercer assumes ownership of 129-year-old downtown theatre
Mercer University bought the Capitol Theatre. Robins Federal Credit Union is the multi-year naming sponsor.
‘Survivor’ veteran Rick Devens of Macon returns for Season 50
Macon resident Rick Devens returns to "Survivor" this season. Devens, most known on the show for his passion and energy, promises the same hijinks and unpredictability that won the hearts of so many fans the first time he played.
The Macon Melody adds community reporter as newsroom grows
Alaysia Ezzard joins The Macon Melody newsroom.
Along a neglected corridor of South Macon, change is underway
Macon-Bibb officials say they’re making a significant financial investment that they hope will spur a revitalization along the South Macon corridor that has been long plagued by blight and crime.
Mini-grants, new amenities rekindle Pleasant Hill park
Macon-Bibb UDA uses mini-grants to jump start a stagnant public space and agrees to repair Third Street sidewalks.
MWA institutes parking fee for public fishing at reservoir
The Macon Water Authority will now charge $15 per car for public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.
Hopkins takes over at Historic Macon
Historic Macon's new executive director began her first month at the local foundation this February. She takes the helm after nearly a decade with NewTown Macon.
Global leaders talk tariffs, Ga. workforce at trade & investment symposium
Global Atlanta hosted its 7th annual trade and investment symposium last week. Top leaders discussed tariffs, Georgia's growing workforce and developing industries.
The South’s ‘mecca of Black entertainment’ celebrates 105 years
A cultural hub for Black entertainment celebrates 105 years in Macon.
Mercer assumes ownership of 129-year-old downtown theatre
Mercer University bought the Capitol Theatre. Robins Federal Credit Union is the multi-year naming sponsor.
‘Survivor’ veteran Rick Devens of Macon returns for Season 50
Macon resident Rick Devens returns to "Survivor" this season. Devens, most known on the show for his passion and energy, promises the same hijinks and unpredictability that won the hearts of so many fans the first time he played.
The Macon Melody adds community reporter as newsroom grows
Alaysia Ezzard joins The Macon Melody newsroom.