Before he became the Hit King, Rose once bloomed in Macon
The legendary Pete Rose died Monday. He was 83. He had a stronger connection to Macon than you'd expect.
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Local Knowledge: Brain freezes need not apply
Test your local knowledge with a variety of trivia questions, from Macon's first suburban neighborhood to the Georgia National Fair's mascot.
Gris & That: Elfies, selfies and James Earl Jones
Gris & That, by Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore.
COLUMN: Sometimes, it’s good to be wrong in sports
Being proven wrong about games, teams and players is one of the great joys of sports journalism.
The dean of Macon music: Newt Collier is the subject of an upcoming documentary set for next year
Newt has a permanent home on the “Walk of Fame” at the historic Douglass Theatre with the inscription: “Dean of Macon Music.’’ No one has their finger on the pulse of the local music scene like Newt.
Gris List: Wonders, trees and weather
I’m a list guy, which is why I am introducing a monthly “Gris List’’ in The Melody. Learn more about our favorite spots in Macon and the city's signature trees.
Long live the streak: Fort Valley’s Tim Wilson has not missed a Peach County football game in 50 years
The superfan's streak could reach 600 games this year depending on Peach County's playoff fortunes.
Local Knowledge: Put on your thinking caps
Take a crack at Ed Grisamore's weekly local knowledge
COLUMN: Dad’s trip to Macon prompts reflection
It’s easy not to do something, to avoid changing the status quo. But easy almost never means best. Macon has a path forward toward better infrastructure, better education opportunities, better jobs.
Local knowledge: Iconic Macon restaurants
Test your Macon restaurant smarts in Ed Grisamore's latest trivia focused on some of Bibb County's most legendary eateries.
Local Knowledge: Brain freezes need not apply
Test your local knowledge with a variety of trivia questions, from Macon's first suburban neighborhood to the Georgia National Fair's mascot.
Gris & That: Elfies, selfies and James Earl Jones
Gris & That, by Melody Columnist Ed Grisamore.
COLUMN: Sometimes, it’s good to be wrong in sports
Being proven wrong about games, teams and players is one of the great joys of sports journalism.
The dean of Macon music: Newt Collier is the subject of an upcoming documentary set for next year
Newt has a permanent home on the “Walk of Fame” at the historic Douglass Theatre with the inscription: “Dean of Macon Music.’’ No one has their finger on the pulse of the local music scene like Newt.
Gris List: Wonders, trees and weather
I’m a list guy, which is why I am introducing a monthly “Gris List’’ in The Melody. Learn more about our favorite spots in Macon and the city's signature trees.
Long live the streak: Fort Valley’s Tim Wilson has not missed a Peach County football game in 50 years
The superfan's streak could reach 600 games this year depending on Peach County's playoff fortunes.
Local Knowledge: Put on your thinking caps
Take a crack at Ed Grisamore's weekly local knowledge
COLUMN: Dad’s trip to Macon prompts reflection
It’s easy not to do something, to avoid changing the status quo. But easy almost never means best. Macon has a path forward toward better infrastructure, better education opportunities, better jobs.
Local knowledge: Iconic Macon restaurants
Test your Macon restaurant smarts in Ed Grisamore's latest trivia focused on some of Bibb County's most legendary eateries.