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It’s still a fish story for the ages: How George Perry made his catch of a lifetime

For nearly a century, George Perry has been associated with one of America’s most remarkable fish stories.

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Local Knowledge: Round two of notable Macon graduates

Test your knowledge of notable graduates from Macon with part two of Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore's Local Knowledge trivia.

10 Macon men, five wars and the ones who never came home

Ed Grisamore honors Memorial Day with the stories of 10 Macon men who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Treadwell remembers father that never came home: grief, lasting impact, reflecting on a legacy

Marc Treadwell vividly remembers June 3, 1967 — the day two non-commissioned military officers came to his family's door.

Summer smarts: How artificial intelligence can help families make the most of the season

Between trying to entertain the kids, plan meals, organize outings and preserve some semblance of structure, the “lazy days of summer” can quickly feel overwhelming. With just a smartphone or tablet and a few well-chosen apps, families can discover local adventures, whip up creative meals, keep kids learning and entertained and even turn memories into beautiful keepsakes.

How AI can bring voices from the dead into the courtroom

Joe Finkelstein writes about the ethics of AI applications for creating videos of the deceased.

Local Knowledge: Notable Macon grads take center stage

This week is the first of a two-part “Local Knowledge” with trivia questions about some of the city’s notable grads. (The second part will appear in The Melody on May 30.)

Simmons family has proud legacy at Fort Valley State

Since the 1960s, the Simmons family has had a more or less constant presence at the school in Peach County.

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It’s been a wild ride, Macon. A final thank you for all the ups and downs

The Melody's managing editor Caleb Slinkard wishes goodbye to the people who make the paper possible.

COLUMN: To all the graduates: Advice for the road

As students cross the stage, Ed Grisamore provides some advice for life after graduation.

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