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Unlock the mystery of data centers: The heart of the internet

People often forget about the powerful engines humming behind the scenes of everyday life: data centers. These high-tech hubs are the backbone of our digital lives, yet they remain a mystery for many people outside the tech industry. 

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Another round of the one and only: Macon ‘One-ders’

Get ready for part 2 of Ed Grisamore's Macon "one-ders."

Micah Johnston poses for a standard headshot wearing a green jacket and tie.
COLUMN: Dissecting the beauty of the home run call

The words “it is” can make up the most exciting single moment in sports. Here's why.

COLUMN: ‘Beach Girls’ remember man behind ‘Boys’ after Brian Wilson’s death

Elizabeth Causey and her daughter, Miki Fluker, have had a special relationship with the Beach Boys for decades.

Preserving the past with AI: How technology breathes new life into history

While AI is often seen as a futuristic tool used in robotics or self-driving cars, its quiet contributions to cultural preservation are equally groundbreaking.

Macon, a city of wonderful ‘Ones’

In celebration of next week’s one-year anniversary of The Macon Melody, this is the beginning of a three-week series of “One-ders."

Gris List: The name behind it, 10 things you could get for Father’s Day in 1975

Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore shared the name behind some well-known Macon roads, buildings and neighborhoods. He also compiled a list of Father's Day gifts from 1975.

COLUMN: Friday the 13th is not a day to be trusted

Friday the 13th is not a national holiday like Thanksgiving or Memorial Day. It is not celebrated, like Valentine’s Day, Christmas or the Fourth of July.

How smart tools can help keep you safe

We’ve all been there: a message pops up that seems suspicious. Here’s the good news: artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the best tools we have for scam detection and protection.

Al Hortman: ‘Silent Messenger’ a symbol for Shriners Hospital

Al Hortman is the man behind the iconic symbol associated with Shriners Hospitals for Children — the statue of a man holding a young child.

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