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The Think Pink Committee Holds the Pink Poodle Parade 2023

A woman enjoys a drink as she views the artistic creation of two poodles, the front one having been done by a school teacher. Opportunity to see the poodles all together in the 567 center for renewal last until February 28 when the contest is over and the winners are displayed in storefronts downtown and home to the people who purchase any.
Caris Weinberg, Center for Collaborative Journalism February 14, 2023

Friday, February 3, the Think Pink Committee held its annual “Pink Poodle Parade” at the 567 Center for Renewal. Since 2016, artists and creative individuals are invited to compete by taking a blank,...

What to Know About TurboTax Before You File Your Taxes This Year

Money In Hands
Sophia Kovatch, ProPublica February 5, 2023

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Series: The ProPublica Free Tax Guide Free, Fact-Checked Tax Information. That's All. Under the Free File agreement, Americans who make...

Georgia Senate bill aims to regulate third-party food delivery industry

Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News February 2, 2023

ATLANTA – Legislation establishing regulations for the fast-growing third-party food delivery industry in Georgia has been introduced in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 34 is an outgrowth of a Senate...

Housing aid doesn’t always reach homeless youth. Here’s how educators aim to help

Danielle Jones is the McKinney-Vento liaison for the Bibb County School District where she and a small staff work within the limits of the law to provide stability for homeless students.
Grant Blankenship, Georgia Public Broadcasting February 1, 2023

It was midmorning when Keisha Gibson got a knock on her motel room door. June O'Neal, executive director of the Mentors Project of Bibb County, had arrived to provide linens and food. She dodged rotten...

5 Hottest Items Selling in Local Macon Boutiques

Clothing on a rack in closet
Piper Riser, Center for Collaborative Journalism January 26, 2023

Fashion trends are fun, but boy can they be hard to keep up with. I contacted local boutiques in Macon, asking what items in terms of patterns, styles, articles of clothing, and colors have been selling...

Top 5 Spots for Sports Fans in Macon

The 2019-2020 Mercer baseball team had most of their season canceled due to COVID-19.
Christopher Hill, Center for Collaborative Journalism January 26, 2023

  In America, 70% of the known population are at least avid or casual sports fans, so it’s safe to say that sports in our country are a pretty big deal. Macon is the 4th most populated city in...

Artists who you may not know are influenced by Macon Native, Little Richard

Little Richard performs in a sequin suit, courtesy of wikimedia photography by Robbie Drexhage.
Caris Weinberg, Center for Collaborative Journalism January 26, 2023

Macon is known for its rich music history, with stars such as the Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Little Richard, and Jason Aldean, just to name a few.  What you may not know is that Macon was also...

The Rock House

Evey Wilson Wetherbee January 10, 2023

Kelly Moore mentioned to a friend that she was hoping for “something unique” when she was looking for a home. Her friend knew just the house. The first time Moore drove past the Rock House in Elko,...

How Daybreak is Changing Lives in Macon

Al Wooten and Eliza Moore January 5, 2023

Daybreak is a center that provides services and support for the homeless in Macon. Here is an explainer on what Daybreak is, and how the Macon community can help.

5 ways to get to know Macon’s art scene

Behind Macon’s visitor center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, this mural by Colin Penndorf is painted. Photo by Drew Robertson.
Drew Robertson, Center for Collaborative Journalism December 20, 2022

Macon is “Where Soul Lives” and is known for its rich music history, but you can dig deeper into what makes this city great by exploring the rich history and presence of art. Macon is home to many...

Golden Bough Bookstore adapts to thrive as an independent bookstore

A sign points the way to Golden Bough Bookstore.
Phoebe Monsour, Center for Collaborative Journalism, Center for Collaborative Journalism December 16, 2022

Eric Wakefield, owner of Golden Bough Bookstore, has been able to adapt to changes in the independent bookstore industry over the years. Now, travelers and locals alike frequent his store.

The Dark Necessities of Jim Crow Macon: Green Book Sites Visualized

Taleen Hanna, Eliza Moore, Kendall Webb, Caris Weinberg and Al Wooten, Center for Collaborative Journalism December 16, 2022

Dr. Douglas Thompson speaks on the history of “Green Books,” the popular motorist guides that helped Black Americans travel during the time of Jim Crow racism. Audio story by Kendall Webb.  In...

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