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Groundbreaking at Rosa Parks Square marks start of $2.5 million renovation

A Thursday groundbreaking ceremony at Rosa Parks Square marked the start of a $2.5 million renovation project on the space located between City Hall and the Macon City Auditorium.

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COLUMN: Among Eagles fans for Monday Night Football, I learned lots

The Phildalephia watch party was in full swing as the Falcons met the Eagles earlier this week.

After defense and special teams impress in 10-3 win, Mercer returns home to face The Citadel

The Bears play their first Southern Conference home game Saturday at 6 p.m.

Linwood Cemetery is long overdue for a ‘renaissance’

Linwood Cemetery, the resting place of some of Macon's most prominent Black citizens, is slowly being taken over by nature. Linwood needs a "renaissance," according to Macon native Y-O Latimore

Macon-Bibb to build affordable housing units in Pleasant Hill

The project, spanning 12-14 months, will tear down an old school and erect three new buildings.

High school football Week 6: ACE and Northeast meet in key region game, Central and Southwest rekindle rivalry

The Melody sports section offers a look at the biggest games on the docket for Week 6 of high school football in Bibb County.

NOTEPAD: Mercer cross country begins season, Macon softball teams eye playoff positions

Read up on some recent sports happenings from across Bibb County including high school and college athletics.

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VP candidate Tim Walz makes campaign visit to Macon

Walz stopped at the local Democratic party headquarters along with storied restaurant H&H.

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COLUMN: Learning how to embrace routine in a chaotic world (and profession)

“Write until the story is done,” is one of my favorite lines. Glib? Sure, but it retains an important truth. Our focus as journalists should always be our readers, the folks who are spending their precious time and attention to read what we write in the hopes of being educated, entertained, informed and/or inspired. 

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PHOTOS: 2024 Macon Mural Festival

Photos from the 2024 Macon Mural Festival held Sept. 13-15.

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