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Macon Community News

The Macon Newsroom

Macon Community News

The Macon Newsroom

The Origin of Halloween

Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 6, 2023

Mercer University Assistant Professor of Anthropology Doctor Lauren Dodaro discusses the origins of Halloween.

The Appeal of Pickleball in Macon

Pariss Nicholson, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 4, 2023

Paul Midkiff of the Macon Pickleball Association discusses the rising popularity of pickleball in Bibb County.

The Importance of Public Art in Macon

Megan Jackson, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Public art is an important aspect of many communities, and Julie Wilkerson, the executive director of the Macon Arts Alliance, is working to keep public art alive in the city of Macon.

The Phenomenon of Local Coffee Shops

Haleigh Dearden, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Coffee shops are a very popular place to go to catch up on work, hang out with friends, or get that perfect Fall drink you've been wanting since the season started.  Huntley Herring at Z Beans Coffee...

The Role Parks and Recreation in Macon

Kamden Everett, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Robert Walker, Macon-Bibb County's Director of Parks and Recreation, shares the importance of parks and public spaces in Macon.

Concerns grow over pedestrian safety

Domonique King, Center for Collaborative Journalism. November 3, 2023

As the number of pedestrian deaths in Macon grows, Rachel Umana, executive director of Bike Walk Macon and member of Macon's Pedestrian Safety Review Board, shares what is contributing to the issue and...

Inside the Tubman Museum

Loren Reddish, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Tubman African American Museum Guest Services Associate Joseph Porter talks about the museum's significance.

The Hay House

Elijah Smith, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

The Hay House has been a local landmark for Macon for almost two centuries. Erin Evans, the manager of collections and education for the house, speaks on its captivating history and cultural significance.

Federal Shutdown Could Effects Macon

Emily Benelli, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Mercer University political science professor, Chris Grant, explains what a federal shutdown is and how it might effect the communities around Macon, Georgia.

COVID-19 in 2023

Gabriel Kopp, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

As COVID-19 takes a back seat to other news, the effects of the pandemic are still present in the daily lives of Maconites. While numbers go up around the state, Carolina Stover and Sara Daugherty remain...

Rescue Mission provides help for the unhoused

Scott Dahlberg, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

Macon struggles with homelessness, and the Rescue Mission for Middle Georgia strives to combat this in many different ways. Jason Beck, the Vice President for Programs, shares what his organization does...

The Macon Mall Welcomes its Newest Additions

Jackson Bramlett, Center for Collaborative Journalism November 3, 2023

The Macon Mall is undergoing construction for a brand new, 10,000 seat Amphitheater adjacent to its main building, which will also include new government offices and pickleball courts. This...

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