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East Macon students tread hazardous paths to school. Community wants to change that

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow | September 26, 2024

Tall weeds and ivy growing around a broken concrete top to a storm drain make it hard to spot a dark, gaping pitfall large enough to swallow a young child or a dog whole. Close by, a small hill of trash behind a pear-colored house on Cowan Street marks the infancy of an illegal dumping site. A chain-tethered pit bull, who appeared to have recently birthed a litter of puppies, stands guard outside...

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P&Z: N. Macon neighbors spurn new Dollar General, Pio Nono nightclub rejected 

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow | September 24, 2024

North Macon neighbors living near Tharpe and Northside drives successfully argued against a proposed new Dollar General Store during Monday’s meeting of the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission. Attorney Duke Groover presented Teramore Development’s case to rezone two acres of 19-acre tract of land from agricultural to C-1 neighborhood commercial district to allow construction...

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Events in Macon September 19 - 25
Events in Macon September 19 - 25
Tanya Ott, Center for Collaborative Journalism • September 18, 2024

Thursday, September 19 thru Sunday, September 22 Savannah Jazz Festival  Yes, we're starting with the Hop, Skip & Jump because it's worth the drive.  Head to Savannah...

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Deep Roots: Four Gardens Serving Macon

Dean Gerwig-Moore, Center for Collabrative Journalism | October 3, 2024

Community gardens often go unseen, but can have powerful impacts on the communities they serve. Here, we will take a look at four of the community gardens cultivating change and fostering community in Macon-Bibb. 1. Garden at Centenary Community Ministries The community garden at Centenary Church holds 20 plots’ worth of raised beds, with half being communally tended and shared, and the other...

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5 Big Southern Rock Bands & Musicians who played Grant’s Lounge

Karaline Houston, Murphy Center | October 2, 2024

Historic Grant’s Lounge in Macon is considered the original home of Southern Rock and has remained a stable fixture in the music scene for over 50 years. According to the Historical Marker Database, Grant’s Lounge was founded in 1971 by Ed Grant Sr., becoming Macon's first genuinely integrated bar. Grant’s grew in popularity alongside Capricorn Records, an independent recording studio that helped...

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Events in Macon September 19 - 25
Events in Macon September 19 - 25
Tanya Ott, Center for Collaborative Journalism • September 18, 2024
Participants in a festival events at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
Events in Macon September 12 - 18
Tanya Ott, Center for Collaborative Journalism • September 12, 2024
An exhibit in Mercer University's Plunkett Gallery
Events in Macon August 29 - September 4
Tanya Ott, Center for Collaborative Journalism • August 28, 2024
  • The next big dilemma for the U.S. Senate GOP: Who should lead them in 2025 and beyond? October 6, 2024
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans shortly after Election Day will face a major decision for their chamber as well as the national party when they pick a new leader. Once the dust from the election clears and the balance of power in the Senate is decided, senators will gather behind closed doors to choose who […]
    Jennifer Shutt
  • Voter outreach groups in final push to get Georgians registered ahead of Oct. 7 deadline October 4, 2024
    Recent college graduate and Georgia newcomer Izzy Wade moved to Atlanta to follow her girlfriend, who landed a job at a homeless advocacy group. When it came time to hunt for her own job, Wade knew she wanted to make a difference as well. “I was really excited to learn that I could vote here […]
    Jill Nolin
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    WASHINGTON — Saturday marks one month until Election Day, giving the presidential campaigns little time before voting closes to convince voters that their vision for the country offers the best path forward. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump will spend much of that time attacking each other, though they are also leaning […]
    Jennifer Shutt