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2023 Central High School Varsity Football Recap

Piper Riser December 14, 2023

This is a recap video of Central High School on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in their varsity football game against Northeast High School. The final score was 57-0.

Jury Prudence

Cole Brockman December 10, 2023

Famous gangster rap artist Jeffery Lamar Williams, or "Young Thug," was arrested along with 27 codefendants and charged with more than 50 crimes. Chief among their charges and the first charge in their...

A New Era In Set: Mercer’s Coach Sutton

Shane Zachos December 10, 2023

As the team went in for one final message from their leader, they knew the outcome was not what they had hoped for but they knew they proved many doubters wrong and their coach could not have been more...

Macon’s Appeal to Filmmakers

Piper Riser and Scott Dahlberg December 1, 2023

Visit Macon’s Senior Vice President Aaron Buzza speaks on the film industry and its history in Macon as well as why Macon is an attractive location to filmmakers.

How Does Wear Use Its Money?

Megan Jackson and Emily Benelli December 1, 2023

Wear is a non-profit donation-based thrift store in downtown Macon with a strong connection to Depaul USA, an organization fighting to end homelessness. Alyssa Jones and Sr. Theresa Sullivan explain where...

Macon’s Tiny House Project

Lex Grove and Kam Everett December 1, 2023

Cass Hatcher, CEO of River Edge Behavior Health, discusses the expanding Tiny House project and answers questions regarding the project's goal, what makes a good candidate for the tiny homes, how the homes...

How Big Brothers, Big Sisters Benefits the Macon Community

Haleigh Dearden and Jordyn Bibby December 1, 2023

Betsy Fitzgerald, President and CEO of Big Brother Big Sister of the Heart of Georgia explains how the organization benefits the Macon community. She discusses past challenges and future projects to build...

What is the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame?

Trevor McMullen and Jackson Bramlett December 1, 2023

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Macon, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has been a mecca for Georgia sports history since it's opening in 1956. Nathan Jones, curator of the Hall of Fame, explains the importance...

GHSA ruling on NIL deals shakes up high school sports

Gabriel Kopp and KC Wetherington December 1, 2023

Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have made their way to high school sports as the Georgia High School Association approved a measure that would allow such deals between student-athletes and companies....

Why Visit Macon?

Elijah Smith and Pariss Nicholson December 1, 2023

Visit Macon has been an integral part in Macon's burgeoning tourist industry. Marisa Rodgers, the director of marketing for Visit Macon, shares some of the things that make Macon unique.

How Does Fire Safety Work in Macon-Bibb County?

Domonique King and Kasey Hoyt December 1, 2023

Sgt. Jeremy Webb of the Macon Bibb Fire Department talks about the role of fire safety education in the communities and some of the ways residents can prevent fires from happening in their homes

What does the Macon Arts Alliance do?

Loren Reddish and Chris Hill December 1, 2023

Macon Arts Alliance Executive Director Julie Wilkerson talks about the ways the organization supports arts and culture in Macon.

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