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Zelma Redding received a honorary doctorate degree in the humanities from Mercer University as part of its 2025 commencement ceremonies. Redding is the widow of Otis Redding and was recognized for her contributions to the community and the arts.

Zelma Redding honored at Mercer’s Graduation

The doctorate in humanities recognizes her contributions to Macon and the larger arts community
Grant Blankenship, Georgia Public Broadcasting
May 13, 2025

This Week At The Macon Newsroom (May 12th, 2025 Edition)

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 12, 2025

This Week At The Macon Newsroom (April 21st, 2025 Edition)

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 21, 2025
Fatty's Pizza at Cherry and Second streets is just one of the downtown Macon businesses to Paint Macon Pink for the Cherry Blossom Festival March 21-30.

International Cherry Blossom Festival will close Macon roads. What to know, where to park

Megan Jackson, For The Telegraph
March 19, 2025
Carlos Ross holds the box containing the ashes of his son, Carmelo Ross, who was 15 when he was shot and killed at the same spot two other people were killed just a couple of years prior in Macon’s Anthony Homes, known to residents as Bird City.

Public housing authorities are angling for more legal protections. Where does that leave tenants?

Sofi Gratas, Georgia Public Broadcasting
February 7, 2025
Ask Mayor Miller: Road paving relies on SPLOST renewal

Ask Mayor Miller: Road paving relies on SPLOST renewal

Pondering more Macon-Bibb traffic cams, public safety issues, input soon on Tobesofkee ‘glamping’
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 31, 2025
Macon Arts Center owner Anthony Kirkland plans to build a movie studio on the campus of the old Whiskey River nightclub on Pio Nono Avenue.

2025 Preview 3 — New movie studio, closing schools, higher water bills, safer streets

The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 30, 2024

36 Hours in Macon

Haleigh Dearden, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024
Fresh Produce Records located on Cherry St in downtown Macon Ga

“Fresh Produce Records: Championing Local Artists and Preserving Macon’s Musical Legacy”

Jassmyn Nesmith, Murphy Center
December 5, 2024
The altar screen within Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church is a part of the previous phases of their Project Agape, as is much of the altar.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church embarks on Iconography Project

Ava Lauer, Murphy Center
December 5, 2024
The Lady Giants face off against Lady Vikings in Macon-Bibb County girls' flag football league during the inaugural 2024 season.

Flag Football Foundation

Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation's Girls' Flag Football League Takes the City by Storm
N’Kyzie Hawkins, Murphy Center
December 4, 2024

Ronald McDonald House Needs Year Round Support

Maribella Graves, Murphy Center
December 4, 2024
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