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Macon’s Clark runs for lieutenant governor, supports Cooke as successor

Cooke announced her candidacy Tuesday morning to replace former county commissioner Seth Clark despite no election having been scheduled.

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Memo reveals $5.5M gap in Bibb schools budget

A memo obtained by The Macon Melody shows the Bibb County School District faces a $5.5 million budget gap for fiscal year 2026.

Charter changes, taxes and more: Bibb lawmakers prep for Gold Dome business

Here's what Macon-Bibb County's delegation is focused on as the legislative session begins.

How federal pullback reshaped the Macon Housing Authority

The agency, created more than 85 years ago, has adjusted as the federal dollars directed toward public housing have waned.

Mercer selects new provost and vice president of academic affairs

Lisa Murphey Lundquist, the university's former senior vice provost, has worked at Mercer for two decades.

Advocate who pushed for safer streets killed while biking in Macon

Louis Michael Ryan was a member of the Pedestrian Safety Review Board and was known by Maconites as a staunch supporter of safer streets.

New Melody newsletter offers fast weekday briefing

The Macon Melody will launch The Riff, a new weekday morning email newsletter, on Jan. 5.

Bibb schools end high school summer school, emphasize year-round credit recovery

The Bibb County School District noted the change in an email to parents in early December.

The authorities that run Macon-Bibb: A primer

Get to know the authorities that make decisions on everything from water bills to housing across Macon-Bibb County.

‘A real feel-good time’: Locals share magical Christmas memories

Ten Maconites shared their Christmas memories and traditions with The Melody.

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