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Rylee Kirk

Rylee Kirk, Couric Fellow Intern

Rylee Kirk graduated Cum Laude from the Center for Collaborative Journalism in May of 2020. During her time at Mercer University she wore multiple hats for the student newspaper, The Cluster. Kirk’s work has appeared in The (Macon) Telegraph, GPB, 13WMAZ, and the Effingham Herald. During the summer of 2018 she also spent 3 weeks in the Madre de Dios region of Peru creating multimedia work for Mercer. Starting in August she will be attending Arizona State University where she will be working as a graduate assistant as she works on her masters in investigative journalism.

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Moving during the pandemic is possible

Moving during the pandemic is possible

Rylee Kirk
July 30, 2020
Muriel Jackson said it is important to make digital copies of your family's photos.

Preserving family history starts with you

Rylee Kirk, Reporter
July 28, 2020
The nation's newest shortage is pocket change, and it's going to affect your shopping.

Less change is bringing changes to shopping

Rylee Kirk
July 22, 2020
Extra help is being extended to local seniors.

Extra help is being extended to local seniors.

Rylee Kirk
July 17, 2020
Bibb County Sheriff's Office does not teach neck restraints.

Neck restraints not permitted by Bibb County Sheriffs Office

Rylee Kirk
July 15, 2020
A young Becca Devens and her grandfather, Dr. Lynn Frisbie. Frisbie died this past April. (Photo courtesy Becca Devens)

Pandemic brings extra difficulties when loved ones die

Rylee Kirk
July 1, 2020
Alex and Caroline Davis stand in the empty Vineville Academy Methodist Church were they had their private ceremony. (Photo courtesy Caroline Davis.)

Middle Georgia couples still find ways to wed despite pandemic

Rylee Kirk
June 19, 2020
Two pickleball players play a match at Tatnall Tennis.

Pickleball growing sport in Macon-Bibb

Rylee Kirk
June 15, 2020
Lynmore Estates Ambassadors take care of odd jobs for older residents in a program originally created through Habitat for Humanity.

‘Ambassadors’ help older residents in once-troubled Macon neighborhood

Rylee Kirk, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 1, 2020
The 2019-2020 Mercer baseball team had most of their season canceled due to COVID-19.

Mercer Baseball team stays connected off the field

Rylee Kirk
April 23, 2020
Jackie Wright, owner of Indigo Salon, is staying closed for now but offering virtual purchases and product delivery for customers.

Salons and barbershops face tough decisions about reopening

Rylee Kirk
April 22, 2020
Shane Milam, director of it infrastructure services for Mercer University, explains steps to keep Zoom conference calls safe.

[Video] Use these tips to avoid getting “Zoom-bombed”

Rylee Kirk
April 17, 2020
No gym? No problem with these workout ideas

No gym? No problem with these workout ideas

Rylee Kirk
April 1, 2020
The inside of Cielito Lindo Tortilleria, a Latino and Hispanic grocer on Northside Drive.

Tiendas becoming more popular in Macon despite low numbers of Hispanics and Latinos

Rylee Kirk
December 12, 2019

Just Curious: Where did all the decorations at Ingleside Village Pizza come from?

If you've ever stepped foot in the pizzeria, you've probably noticed Elvis memorabilia and colored lights.
Rylee Kirk
October 23, 2019

Just Curious: How do Macon’s cherry blossom trees grow?

We celebrate their blossoms with an annual festival, but what does it take to get them to grow?
Rylee Kirk
September 19, 2019

Macon residents access walking routes

Rylee Kirk
April 30, 2019

Organizations join forces to fight a common cause: hunger

Rylee Kirk, Student Journalist
April 23, 2019

Climate change and its impact on Macon weather

Rylee Kirk, Student Journalist
April 4, 2019
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