Federal report suggests Wells Fargo charged some Mercer students excessive fees through university partnership
Emily Rose Thorne, News Editor
January 29, 2019
Wells Fargo, the bank that provides optional financial services to Mercer students through a partnership bringing the university nearly $40,000 each year, may charge students higher fees than other banks with similar college programs. The information was released in a report by the Consumer Financia...
Business Spotlight: Z Beans Coffee shop opens in Mercer Village
Rylee Kirk, Lead News Writer and Advertising Manager
September 11, 2018
Z Beans, a social entrepreneurship company founded by recent Mercer graduate Shane Buerster, now has a physical store in Mercer Village. The coffee shop replaced Jittery Joe’s and opened on Aug. 27. The line to enter the store spilled onto the sidewalk on opening day. “Our biggest reasoning ...
Mercer alumnus startup to replace Jittery Joe’s as Mercer Village’s cultural hub
August 12, 2018
Jittery Joe’s in Mercer Village announced it would be closing its doors July 29. The coffee shop will reopen in at the end of August as Z Beans Coffee, under the management of recent Mercer graduate Shane Buerster. “The employees with Jittery Joe’s have all been offered jobs with Z Beans,” Buers...
Mercer prepares to give Capricorn Records a revitalizing makeover
Matthew Causey, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
There’s a culture and history surrounding Capricorn Records, and now there’s Lofts surrounding it too. But, on the inside of that worn building, a revitalization is being planned. In 2015, Mercer partnered with NewTown Macon to begin the transformation of the original Capricorn studio. The L...
2018 Next Big Idea Competition registration now open
Ian Henshaw, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2018
Registration for the 2018 Next Big Idea Competition, an annual event for Mercer students to pitch business ideas to investors, is now open. The competition is aimed at giving Mercer business students the opportunity to present their innovative business ideas and gain real entrepreneurial experien...
Carl Fambro: The man behind 25 years of Francar’s wings
Summer Perritt, News Editor
February 6, 2018
Francar’s Restaurant in Mercer Village has been a staple in the Mercer Community for years, but not many students know the man behind the popular wingstop. Carl Fambro started the business over 25 years ago. Growing up in Macon his whole life, Fambro attended Central High School before going to Me...
Business Spotlight: Dot’s Forget Me Knots
Nadia Pressley, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2018
Dot’s Forget Me Knots is a quaint boutique tucked away on Cherry Street in downtown Macon. Selling unique and classy pieces of women’s clothing, the shop has been open for over 15 years under the ownership of Macon local, Dot Ridley. After a year at her original location in west Macon, Ridley deci...
Local cultural center offers authentic African products
Kianna Lanier, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2017
Kirklyn Hodges, born and raised in Macon, worked most of his life in the construction business. After building knowledge on African culture while living in Atlanta, Hodges said he acquired the desire to educate the Macon community, specifically the youth, on his findings. “That’s something that this city is so d...
Business Spotlight: Mary Pinson Designs
Jaclyn Ramkissoon, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2017
Mary Pinson has had her business, Mary Pinson Designs, for 15 years. Now she’s finally got a studio to call her own. Pinson is a floral designer, event planner and event designer. Her studio in downtown Macon opened on Sept. 7 and serves as the new workplace for her creativity. Before, she was ...
Ice Queen: The business behind all your friends’ Instagram posts
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
March 19, 2017
“I lived in Atlanta and was looking for a business to invest in. This ice cream place gave me an opportunity to live in America but still stay in touch with my roots, since the ice cream concept is from Thailand,” said Peggy Dong, manager of Ice Queen.
Thirsty Turtle takes place of former LGBTQ bar
Elliot James, Staff Writer
March 18, 2017
The new bar — which opened Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day — will remain under the same ownership, but it will be branded as an all-inclusive venue.
Olive in a Bottle sells more than your typical salad dressing
Will Darragh, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Though January has come and passed, it’s not too late to start that new year's resolution of eating healthier. There is one Macon business that has a healthy and natural way to do just that. Olive in a Bottle, located off of Bass Road, is Macon’s own specialty olive oil and vinegar store. The...