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What does it mean to be a member of the Macon Melody?
Think of membership like a traditional newspaper subscription, but more personal and with additional benefits. When you become a member, you gain access to all of our exclusive articles, investigative reports, and local event coverage. Plus, you’ll receive invitations to member-only events, newsletters and surveys that will help shape our coverage. Your membership is also an investment in fostering an informed and engaged community.
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Email us at membership@maconmelody.com or call us at 478-200-7403.
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Yes. If you’re not interested in accessing our website and newsletters, you may subscribe to our weekly printed newspaper.
May I join with a check?
Yes. If you prefer not to pay via our secure online payment, you may mail your check to: The Macon Melody, 1675 Montpelier Ave, Macon, GA 31201.
May I come by the newsroom to pay in person?
Yes. You may drop by between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday. We’re in Mercer Village at 1675 Montpelier Ave.
Where is The Macon Melody printed?
It’s printed in Perry, Georgia, on a press owned by the Georgia Trust for Local News.
What is The Georgia Trust for Local News?
The Georgia Trust for Local News (GTLN) is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Local News, the nation’s largest non-profit newspaper company. GTLN strengthens communities by protecting and expanding community news across Georgia. Its 19 newspapers, stretching from Macon to Mount Vernon, serve one in ten Georgians.