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‘Souls to the Polls’ caravan mobilizes Black voters

Last Saturday, a "Souls to the Polls" caravan, meant to mobilize and encourage the Black community to vote, caravaned through Macon. Led by the deaconess at Ekklesia Christian Worship Center, Kim White, the caravan visited several Black neighborhoods on its two and a half hour tour through town.

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Local Knowledge: One final campaign stop

As election day nears, give Melody columnist Ed Grisamore's campaign-themed trivia a try. Macon has seen many presidential candidates and other famous politicians over the years. Do you know which ones?

A cult following for Bibb County’s ghostly celebrities

In 1998, Mary Lee Irby published the definitive account of Bibb County apparitions: "Ghosts of Macon."

Museum of Arts and Sciences equips advanced tech to usher in new exhibit

“This is an advanced step in our redefining the definition of art and making a place for it as we see art and science intersect."

The federal poverty level is ‘antiquated.’ Here’s a modern look at livable wages in Macon

In Georgia, a household of two adults, one infant and one preschooler would need $76,200 annually (with tax credits), according to the research center’s household survival budget for 2022. 

A coach wearing a black cap and shirt warmly hugs a football player in a black uniform with the number 14, who is also wearing a red helmet. Another player in a red helmet and black uniform with the number 52 stands nearby. They appear to be celebrating on the field at night.
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The Bones of Buford: Midtown family brings out popular skeletons for Halloween

Every year this couple installs two 12-foot skeletons and an accompanying skeleton dog to celebrate spooky season. Known as Mr. and Mrs. Bones, neighbors and passersby stop to gawk at Molly and Kaiser Gerhardt's lawn.

Gris & That: Oh, the stories this iconic tree could tell

After an iconic 400-year-old white oak tree fell due to Hurricane Helene, Harold Causey of Monroe County has found a way to preserve parts of the impressive tree.

Be Greek for a day at this year’s annual Greek Festival

This weekend, the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church will host the 17th annual Greek Festival. This family-friendly event will include Greek cuisine, church tours, music and Areti dancers.

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Photos from week ten of high school football October 18, 2024.

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