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Micah Johnston

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Danielle Howard, principal of Ingram Pye Elementary School in Macon, greets students on their first day back to face to face instruction. (Photo from Nov 2020)

Bibb County schools won’t post COVID-19 numbers this year

August 10, 2021
St. Josephs Catholic Church is one of the many impressive examples of Macon architecture Barfield lists.

How Macon’s architectural history fueled recent downtown growth

August 10, 2021
A group of motorcyclists gather at a previous iteration of the National Bikers Roundup.

Over 50,000 bikers come to Middle Georgia for National Bikers Roundup

August 5, 2021
A large group of citizens voiced their opinions before the Joint Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee in Thursdays public meeting.

‘We want transparency:’ State redistricting committee visits Macon

July 30, 2021
This overgrown spot could house a new park built by Historic Macon pending government approval.

Historic Macon to build park across from quadplex in Shirley Hills

July 28, 2021
This alleyway, next to Theater Macon on Cherry Street, used to be dim and unsafe. It is now a lit area with plants and a mural and may be home to one of Wimberly Treadwells Play Paths.

Macon architect to renovate alleys for kids using Downtown Challenge grant

July 26, 2021
This Bealls Hill sign stands across the street from the plot of land on Oglethorpe Street that will house new duplexes in Bealls Hill.

Beall’s Hill duplexes beg question: why more renters?

July 23, 2021
The AMSTAR 16 theater in Macon is showing Black Widow, but most moviegoers cant pick out Macons scenes in the film.

Can you spot Macon in Marvel’s “Black Widow?”

July 19, 2021
Streetline Percussion earns Downtown Challenge Grant, promotes Black businesses

Streetline Percussion earns Downtown Challenge Grant, promotes Black businesses

July 13, 2021
Princess Davis is introduced at event.

TedxPoplarStreet asks ‘why Macon?’ last Saturday

July 2, 2021
The Atlanta Braves headline a list of cards from different teams, all placed in protective plastic cases called toploaders to be sold.

Fights, investments and cardboard: how sports cards have exploded

June 30, 2021
Guests view the photography exhibit featured by Georgia Equality at the Tubman Museum.

Tubman and Georgia Equality commemorate 40th anniversary of AIDS discovery

June 29, 2021
Treasure Maps: The Georgia Storytelling Roadshow will visit Macon this Saturday. (Graphic courtesy of Georgia Storytelling Roadshow.)

Treasure Maps: The Georgia Storytelling Roadshow visits Macon on June 26

June 24, 2021
The black curtains mark the entrance to the Edenfield Bat Cave at the Museum of Arts and Science in Macon.

Museum’s bat cave offers unique animal experience, education about local wildlife

June 21, 2021
(Photo by Grant Blankenship)

Grand Opera House to screen local documentary “Saving Juliette”

June 14, 2021
A group of students standing on stage as they practice sound and lighting design at Theatre Macon Academy summer camp.

Otis Music Camp, Theatre Macon and others adapt to pandemic in different ways

June 11, 2021
Travis Jean Emporiums Pride Flag sits in the window every day, signifying the business as a safe space.

Pride month spotlights history of Macon Pride and how it’s grown

June 8, 2021
Middle Georgia Comic Convention, inviting collectors of all ages

Middle Georgia Comic Convention, inviting collectors of all ages

June 3, 2021
The scientific name of the new amphipod has not yet been made public, but it is identified a shrimp-like organism about four millimeters in size.

New amphipod species discovered at Georgia College

June 3, 2021
Mercer seniors search for housing amid changing market, COVID-19 pandemic

Mercer seniors search for housing amid changing market, COVID-19 pandemic

May 4, 2021
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris campaigns in Columbus, Georgia on January 21, 2020 for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

Middle Georgia AKA members, college students celebrate Kamala Harris inauguration

March 3, 2021

[Video] Cost of COVID: Ingleside Village Pizza

November 30, 2020

[Video] Macon church hosts drive-in service, brings hope to a community

September 24, 2020
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