The South’s ‘mecca of Black entertainment’ celebrates 105 years
A cultural hub for Black entertainment celebrates 105 years in Macon.
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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.
Casino company gets $20M option to buy J.C. Penney at Macon Mall
A company called Gaming and Leisure Properties secured the option for over 10 years at a UDA meeting Thursday.
Macon’s board of elections working to resolve district mapping errors ahead of District 5 election
The Secretary of State's Office is looking into the registration problems after a complaint was submitted.
Macon Water Authority CEO Shipman remembered for steady leadership after sudden death
Shipman worked with several of Macon's most powerful institutions over the course of his career.
It formed to save downtown Macon. Now Urban Development Authority’s reach is much expanded
When the Macon Mall opened in 1975, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority was formed to save downtown. Now, a half century later, it is working to revitalize the mall.
The Melody welcomes its new Partnerships and Sales Specialist
The Melody welcomes its newest team member to the newsroom.
Mercer program facilitates early autism diagnosis in rural areas
Mercer University is expanding its Early Autism Detection Program, which helps rural families in Georgia receive an earlier diagnosis and intervention.
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.
Casino company gets $20M option to buy J.C. Penney at Macon Mall
A company called Gaming and Leisure Properties secured the option for over 10 years at a UDA meeting Thursday.
Macon’s board of elections working to resolve district mapping errors ahead of District 5 election
The Secretary of State's Office is looking into the registration problems after a complaint was submitted.
Macon Water Authority CEO Shipman remembered for steady leadership after sudden death
Shipman worked with several of Macon's most powerful institutions over the course of his career.
It formed to save downtown Macon. Now Urban Development Authority’s reach is much expanded
When the Macon Mall opened in 1975, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority was formed to save downtown. Now, a half century later, it is working to revitalize the mall.
The Melody welcomes its new Partnerships and Sales Specialist
The Melody welcomes its newest team member to the newsroom.
Mercer program facilitates early autism diagnosis in rural areas
Mercer University is expanding its Early Autism Detection Program, which helps rural families in Georgia receive an earlier diagnosis and intervention.