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The culprit behind Macon's infamous stench
By Sam Tupper | January 11“I love the smell of fresh air, and I hope that one day Macon can improve its air quality and get rid of that foul scent."
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"Macon Merry" returns to ring in the 2021 Christmas season
By Henry Keating | December 8The parade, which began at 4 p.m. and lasted for around two hours, concluded with a float featuring Santa and his reindeer waving to parade goers.
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$4 million approved for Middle Georgia Food Bank expansion from American Rescue Plan
By Mary Helene Hall | December 3"There are hungry people all over this country — which is the richest country in the world — and we we still have a hunger problem," Lucas said. "There should never be a time when there are hungry people. Not in 2021."
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Resolution to create a more equitable and diverse Macon passes county commission
By Dean Yusuf | December 1The resolution would lead to the creation of a diverse and all-inclusive urban community with secure, attractive residential and commercial neighborhoods for its citizens to live in.
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The search for a new Bibb County School Superintendent continues
By Max Kilham | November 11“When schools improve, the community improves," Morton said. “That's a long way of saying you need leadership that will not only maintain those relationships with stakeholders in the community but continue to grow them.”
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Mayor Lester Miller says new, increased sales tax will allow for lower property taxes
By Henry Keating | November 3The new legislation has changed the sales tax in the county from 7% to 8% on all taxable purchases.
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Macon Burger Week adds two new awards to its lineup on top of a whole new menu
By Mandi DeLong | November 3While the burgers-of-the-week participating in the Macon Burger Week have been only seven dollars in the past, the price-per-burger has been raised to a total of ten dollars each this year.
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Former Macon mayor speaks out against Brookdale Resource Center funding in Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting
By Samantha Homcy | October 25“We feel like it's the right thing to do.” Miller said. “It's something that we needed in our community for a while.”
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Friends of the Library brings back bi-annual book sale after COVID-19 hiatus
By Ivy Marie Clarke | October 21“It’s a great way for the community to show our support for both Middle Georgia Regional Libraries and Macon’s Friends of the Library, and all the resources we work hard to provide in Macon-Bibb County and throughout Middle Georgia.”
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As the COVID-19 vaccine nears approval for children, decision looms for Bibb County parents
By Dean Yusuf | October 20The Bibb County School District believes that the research implemented in making decisions on vaccinations have the best interests of the population in mind.
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Mercer Affirmations brings Z Beans colorful coffee for charity
By Mary Helene Hall | October 13Mercer is a host to a handful of meme accounts, but the owner of Mercer Affirmations has made it clear that she wants hers to be a meme account of the people.
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Bike Walk Macon helps Macon residents reimagine their streets
By Henry Keating | October 5Open Streets is not your average block party.
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Bibb County schools return to in person classes after pushed online by COVID-19
By Henry Keating | September 20Almost immediately, the migration online for all students was necessitated by a spike in COVID-19 cases nearing 400 students.
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Mercer religion professors to speak at Storytellers Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | September 14This month’s theme is “Finding My Religion.”
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Macon-Bibb County cracks down on security for alcohol vendors
By Henry Keating | September 12Macon-Bibb County is introducing strong requirements for businesses selling alcohol.
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Record realness: Vinyl records are taking over the music scene... again!
By Jacqueline Lamothe | March 12Before the reign of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, vinyl records were the primary way to listen to a favorite artist uninterrupted in the comfort of one’s home. Now, both music artists and music lovers alike can utilize these products for nostalgic, artistic and expressive purposes. Whether ...
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Middle Georgia high schools set own football schedules amid COVID-19 concerns
By Keith Holmes Jr. | October 1Despite rising COVID-19 cases in the state of Georgia, the Georgia High School Association is allowing the fall football season to begin in September. According to the GHSA website, high schools were allowed to begin play by Sept. 4 and were already allowed to practice in pads as of Aug. 1. Despite ...
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Garden Apartments targeted in string of weekend crimes
By Nicholas Wooten | April 14Mercer University students were targets in a string of weekend crimes following Bearstock Saturday April 9. The most violent involved a Mercer University student being robbed at gunpoint inside of his room at the 1503 Garden Apartments. Two men brandishing black pistols entered room 106 around 11:30 ...
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5/4 Music Space to empower Macon Musicians
By Ireal James | April 14The 5/4 Management Group, who recently launched 5/4 Music Space on Walnut Street in Macon, Georgia, is seeking artists who are interested in enhancing their musical talents in a major way. 5/4 Management Group is a team of music professionals who collaborate to serve the developmental needs of new ...
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Cherry Street Cycles celebrates first anniversary at new location
By Elliot James | March 17First opening seven years ago on Cotton Avenue in Macon, Georgia, Cherry Street Cycles has built a name for itself among the downtown crowd. And the specialty bicycle store will be celebrating its one year anniversary at its current location at 484 Second St. this Saint Patrick’s Day. “We are ...
