Who Am I Series: On Being a Caretaker in Macon

Angel Colquitt, Contributing Writer|March 16, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Mercer University student, Misha Patel, observes a sloth from a safe distance through a telescopic lens during a Costa Rican wildlife tour at Proyecto Asis.

Protecting Paradise: How Ethical Tourism Can Preserve Costa Rica’s Future

Carin Wagner acknowledges endangered tree species with photographs printed on silk banners and hand-painted images.

A “Ghost Forest” In Macon: Carin Wagner’s “Vulnerable and Vanishing Trees” Exhibit

Erin Hawkins, a local muralist and studio owner that goes by “Mama Hawk Draws," is seen painting a mural piece.

A Macon Mural Story

Yaupon holly grows in marginal soils from Virginia to Texas. It is North America's only plant that produces caffeine, which is likely why it has been enjoyed as a tea for hundreds of years.

Coffee prices have you down? Meet North America’s own hot brewed pickup: Yaupon tea

An aerial view of the Willingham Mill and surrounding mill village shows rows of worker housing, a baseball field, and the factory complex at the heart of the neighborhood. The mill’s presence shaped both the economy and daily life of its residents.

The Incredible Life of the Willingham Mill

Arts & Entertainment

Newly hatched leatherback sea turtles at Estación Las Tortugas on June 2nd, 2026.

Remote Costa Rican Research Station Protects Endangered Sea Turtles

Steven Thompson, left, and John Thompson, right, nephew and son of late Macon mayor, Ronnie Thompson, speak about going to Willingham Senior High School and what being related to a controversial local figurehead has meant for them, during a Feb. 20 interview at Georgia Public Broadcasting, 1337 Linden Ave., Macon, Ga.

Growing Up in Macon During Integration: The Thompson Family

Dr Thelma Dillard, former president of the Bibb County Board of Education, shares her experiences with the outgoing board president, Daryl Morton, March 11th 2026, at Georgia Public Broadcasting, 1337 Linden Ave, Macon, GA 31201.

Bibb School Leaders Share Integration Experiences

Carl Fambro owner of Francar's Buffalo Wings and longtime friend and former classmate Shirley Lawson discuss the realities of growing up in Macon and attending school pre and post integration of public schools in an interview inside of GPB station in Macon Ga.

Classmates Share What Has Changed

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