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A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a light gray polo shirt, is standing and smiling in an indoor space under construction. In the background, there are several people working and cinder block walls with "LEVEL UP" painted in blue on a green section of the wall.

Local man to bring back an iconic Bibb County skating rink

Joel Shiver plans to reopen the Bibb Skating Arena as the Level Up Family Entertainment Center, with roller skating in addition to laser tag, an arcade and more.

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Macon native, UGA grad Russell Henley finishes strong at British Open thanks to clutch late shots

The Stratford alumnus made the top five at the historically challenging course across the pond.

A sign at Macon Speedway welcomes race fans, declaring it "The Coolest Bullring in the Country!" The sign features the Macon Speedway logo with a bull's head. Behind the sign, there are bleachers with advertisements for local businesses, including "One Source," "Mattie's Bar & Grill," and "Herald & Review." A red building and fencing are visible in the foreground.
Macon, Illinois shares connection Atlanta manager Brian Snitker

Macon, Illinois is one of our five American sister cities, and a little sister, for sure. The population is 1,177, making it roughly 130 times smaller than its Georgia kin. 

For Mercer basketball players, summer break is anything but a breather

Mercer guard Jah Quinones and head coach Ryan Ridder both know how important summer practices are for the upcoming season.

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Bragg Jam celebrates its 25th anniversary

This year's Bragg Jam will be headlined by Digable Planets at The Capitol Theatre.

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Mercer Tennis Classic adds funds for its 12th iteration

The tennis tournament will become the state's top pro tournament now that the Atlanta Open is in its final year.

Several football players dressed in t-shirts, shorts and helmets with no pads hunch over to drink from spigots on a large water tank.
Beating the heat: How Macon’s football teams can stay safe at summer practice

With football season approaching, it's important for coaches and players alike to keep certain rules in mind during practice.

An old, damaged grave site with broken headstones and scattered bricks. One gravestone lies flat on the ground, partially covered with dirt. The area is overgrown with grass and fallen leaves.
Woolfolk family burial plot in Rose Hill Cemetery vandalized

A burial plot in Macon’s Rose Hill Cemetery that contains the remains of nine people murdered more than 100 years ago was recently damaged by vandals.

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Georgia artist, Mercer grad works to ‘create a sense of wonder’

A former football player at Mercer, activist and public speaker, Brown’s art has been featured in gallery shows in Macon. But Brown says this is the first time he feels like he’s all-in.

A basketball coach wearing a white blouse and dark pants stands on the sideline with her arm raised, shouting encouragement. She is surrounded by her team, who are sitting on the bench in white jerseys with orange accents. The background shows a crowd of spectators in various colorful attire.
After setting program milestones, Tamara Bolston-Williams and the Central girls basketball team are looking for more

The Chargers are coming off back-to-back region championships and a Final Four appearance headed into the 2024-25 season.

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