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Macon nonprofit and MGA team up to study effects of childhood bedlessness

The Macon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace works to provide kids with beds — now a local university will study the impact.

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Can construction cause sediment to settle in drinking water?

Learn the answer to this question in the fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

The Riff newsletter quiz – Week of June 15-19

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Commissioners OK $221M budget; Miller again hints at third term

In their latest meeting, commissioners officially approved the proposed budget.

Has the country’s racial turnout gap grown since 2013?

Learn the answer to this question in the fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

Talley wins MWA seat; turnout for Macon runoff down from primary

On a ballot with some key statewide runoffs, Talley won the Macon Water Authority seat by about 300 votes.

Did Donald Trump Jr. endorse gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson?

Learn the answer to this question in the fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

Van tours and more, Macon’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration 

Macon celebrates Juneteenth with van tours and other events commemorating this occasion which officially became a holiday 5 years ago.

Can Georgia Power use eminent domain for private purposes?

Learn the answer to this question in the fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

Map redraw could cost Black voters in Bibb, legislators warn

The Georgia General Assembly meets this week to consider redrawing district lines and Bibb County's delegation is concerned changes will disenfranchise Black voters.

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