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A replica of The Grotto made by the Jesuits in the early 20th century. Stephen Reichert, one of the current property owners, replaced the replica of the Blessed Mother that rests at the top right niche. Reichert also said the middle niche is an altar used by the Jesuits, while the third niche on the far left represents the place where Bernadette uncovered the spring of holy water.

The Hidden Existence of a Catholic Retreat

Piper Riser, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024
Paul and Alice Williams with Cherry the Pink Poodle outside Pet Grooming by Paul and Alice

Behind the tradition that keeps Macon tickled pink

Caris Weinberg, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024

Capturing the Youth Vote: The Struggles Young Voters Face at the Polls

Lex Grove, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024
The equipment trunks sit on the sideline during games and carry extra equipment in case it is needed throughout the game. This one carries helmets and equipment that is necessary to fix them in case one breaks during the game.

The Team Behind the Team

Kc Wetherington, Murphy Center
December 6, 2024

From Cleats to Caps with Sekou Agard

Jackson Bramlett, Murphy Center
December 4, 2024
There are also Macon residents who chose to ignore the signs. A pedestrian is shown after continuing through the roadwork in the rain. Photo credit: Angel Colquitt

Interactive map shows where pedestrians fatalities occur in Macon

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
October 17, 2024
Superintendent Dan Sims attended an assembly at Hartley Elementary before the school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Bibb County school board set to approve property tax increase

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
August 20, 2024
In a video posted online the day after Gail Fowler was fired as superintendent of Cirrus Academy, Fowler thanked parents and staff.

Cirrus Academy ousts head of school

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
July 19, 2024
The dormer of this house at 1783 First Ave. overlooks Jefferson Long Park and is down Craft Street from The Little Richard Resource House. The Georgia Department of Transportation paid CEA more than $180,000 to build it for a nonprofit created by Rep. James Beverly.

Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
July 18, 2024
Portrait of Union Furniture store owner Simon Becker on the sales floor on Monday, April 22, 2024. Becker is in his finals days as owner of the store as it is now closing.

End of an Era: Union Furniture Shuts Doors After 112 Years in Business

Alisha Mitchell, Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism
July 2, 2024
Attorneys and representatives for correctional health care provider, Wellpath, and for the state attended a hearing over the lawsuit at the Fulton County Superior Court on Monday, June 24, 2024. The new health care provider for Georgia prisons will start July 1.

Georgia prisons will soon have a new healthcare provider after contract was brought into question

Sofi Gratas, Georgia Public Broadcasting
June 28, 2024

‘Bibb has been going backwards.’ State chides superintendent on school performance

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
June 13, 2024
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