The 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.
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$2 million allocated to Macon violence intervention organizations
By Samantha Homcy | March 2In July 2021, the County Commission approved $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used for community violence intervention services.
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Mercer Police officers wary Kemp's proposed constitutional carry bill could "put us backwards"
By Max Kilham | February 28“You know, I believe in the Second Amendment, but I do believe there should be some restrictions placed on people carrying."
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Macon Bagels thrives despite product shortages
By Henry Keating | February 28Macon Bagels regularly has partial sell outs, especially of their most popular offerings, like their adobo cheddar bagel, and especially their signature "everything" bagel.
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Brookdale Resource Center faces volunteer shortage in winter months
By Mandi DeLong | February 22Brookdale Resource Center has been one of the many sites that Mercer students frequently volunteer at, especially through MerServe.
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Mercer students carjacked at gas station on Pio Nono Avenue
By Henry Keating | February 15The three male suspects have still not been found.
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Downtown Macon boutique hotel to include three public dining attractions
By Mandi DeLong | January 24The hotel plans to open in February this year.
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Georgia Bulldogs win national championship for the first time in 41 years
By K. C. Wetherington | January 11Georgia vs. Alabama has been a rivalry game for decades and, on Monday night, the two teams met for the second time this season. The Dawgs took down Tide 33-18 to win the college football championship.
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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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Kemp among state leaders to sue Biden over vaccine mandate
By Max Kilham | November 29Kemp's lawsuit foreshadows further resistance to the mandate.
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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.
