With only one big ticket on the runoff for most of Georgia, the election between Herschel Walker (R) and Raphael Warnock (D) will likely be just as harshly contested as it was in the November midterm.
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Mercer casts their votes in the 2022 midterm elections
By Henry Keating and Maura Rutledge | November 9Latest stories
What you need to know about Georgia's Oct. 11 voter registration deadline
By Gabriel Kopp | October 9For many college students, the upcoming Georgia midterms will be the first election where they are voting age. While Nov. 8 may seem far away, the deadline to register to vote in Georgia is Oct. 11, just a few days away.
Macon community celebrates Pride in the Park
By Maura Rutledge | October 7The goal of Macon Pride in the Park was to promote community and acceptance, Macon Pride Vice President Charlotte Storey said.
Macon Pride Festival promises an event-filled week of celebration
By Maura Rutledge | September 25As fall approaches, so does the return of the annual Macon Pride Festival. This year's festival is a seven-day long celebration beginning on Sept. 26 full of food, vendors, drag and, of course, pride.
Z Beans Coffee continues expanding across state lines
By Dean Yusuf | September 13Z Beans Coffee imports its product through fair trade practices directly from farmers in Ecuador with a mission of creating sustainable solutions for hardworking farmers in order to enable them to build a better life for themselves, their families and their communities.
Coffee shop with "grandma’s house" vibes opens in Ingleside Village
By Tyler Jones | September 5In 2018, Adriana Horton noticed a vacant space next to Garden Society and became obsessed with the building. She began to envision what her shop would look like, imagining a space that's welcoming, comfortable and authentic.
What you need to know about 988, the new U.S. suicide hotline
By Eliza Moore | August 25Formally known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the number is an alternative to 911 for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Sandra Deal, former Georgia first lady, dies at 80
By Mary Helene Hall | August 24As first lady, she advocated for education and visited more than 900 classrooms in each of Georgia's 159 counties and 181 public school districts, where she read to students and promoted literacy.
From Depop flipper to business owner: A Mercer first-year's entrepreneurial journey
By Henry Keating | August 22Across the United States and the southeast, people just like Noah Silver have fallen for the retro-vinyl craze.
17th annual Macon Film Festival to feature 80 films, diverse lineup
By Rachel-Kate Bowdler | August 18The festival spends months curating content for the weekend. This year, more than 80 films will be featured from worldwide submissions with 14 countries represented.
Tatnall Square Park's Mulberry Market offers Mercer community local fresh produce, handmade goods
By Maura Rutledge | April 26The weekly market was founded in 2009 by the Community Health Works and the City of Macon as a means to provide sustainable food while also aiding local businesses and farmers, according to the Mulberry Market website.
Atrium Health Navicent’s Food as Medicine Market is available to patients in need of food and food education
By Dean Yusuf | April 20An SFP is a food distribution center that gives food to those who have food insecurity. The Food as Medicine Market will also be offering education on general good nutrition.
Macon Mall amphitheater breaks ground, community members hope to see new life in west Macon
By Lars Lonnroth | April 5“What better place to start the next 200 years than right here, in the center of our community,” Miller said. “This is truly a community effort (…) We’re going to have each and every person provide their input so this can be your amphitheater.”
Legislation to make it easier to ban books in Georgia sparks conversation about minority inclusion in school curriculums
By Ivana Opoku | March 28Some parents are concerned that Senate Bill 226 will not enhance student education.
Hello Boba Café has grand opening as Cherry Blossom Festival begins
By Dean Yusuf | March 22Hello Boba hopes to provide Macon and the surrounding areas with a unique, immersive experience within the café.