BREAKING: Macon mayor vetoes county mask mandate
Lars Lonnroth, News Editor
July 27, 2020
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert vetoed on July 27 a measure passed by the city commission that would mandate masks in Macon-Bibb County.
Bullying persists beyond school walls for Georgia’s bisexual students, but times are changing
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
March 25, 2020
A Pew Research Center study found that 30% of bisexuals were subjected to slurs or jokes, while 31% were rejected by a friend or family member due to their sexuality.
What You Missed in Macon this Summer
Emily Rose Thorne, News Editor
August 14, 2018
The Macon Bacon played (and won) their first home game The new collegiate summer baseball team -- which includes Mercer University students Brandon Michie, Ben Brock, Sean McDermott and Alex Crotty -- played their first home game at the sold-out, recently renovated Luther Williams Field in June. They de...
A Need to Know Basis: Immigration
Marianna Bacallao, Layout Editor
August 14, 2018
The crisis at the United States border has dominated national news for months, but there is still confusion about the fate of separated families and what this means for immigration policy as a whole. Here’s a breakdown of what’s true, false and in between. The government has been reuniting families. ...
Michael’s Law Could Bring Change to Bar Crawl
Katie Atkinson, News Editor
August 19, 2016
“Just because you’re at a place that sells alcohol doesn’t mean you’re there to drink,” Neese said. “It’s fun to go out with your friends and to just have fun. You can still be safe and not drunk to do that.”
Four local finalists in Knight Cities Challenge
February 4, 2015
The Knight Foundation announced 126 finalists in its Knight Cities Challenge, and four of those finalists are Maconites. Their ideas involve retaining talent, creating opportunity, and enhancing community engagement. The finalists said they are excited to move forward in the process and hope to have...
Movie Causes Waves Through Macon, GA
Chelsey Guy
January 28, 2015
Macon has become a prime location for filmmakers and TV producers. With films being filmed in Macon and going off to have great success, Macon as well as other cities in Georgia is becoming quite the hub for the visual entertainment industry. “It’s been great to see the excitement of people seeing...
Fort Valley woman receives innovative 3-D printed knee
November 20, 2014
The scars on her knees tell a story of renewal and relief. In December of last year, and again this past May, Kathy Magill underwent two innovative medical procedures in which she received 3-D knee implants. Living on a farm out in Fort Valley, the 67-year-old Magill’s constant rough activity and...
"Government belongs to us"
October 23, 2014
The Georgia College Press Association and Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism teamed up to provide concerned citizens, lawmakers, students, and members of the media with insight into government transparency protocols. “It’s important to educate students,” said Jessica Farmer,...
State cutbacks to decrease HOPE scholarship for many Mercer students
Elizabeth Bibb
March 16, 2011
A bill recently passed in the Georgia Senate will cut HOPE scholarship payouts by $320 million. This overhaul means that many Mercer students will have to pay at least $400 more for tuition when they return to campus this fall – and possibly up to $1,200 more in the coming years depending on future...
Cherry Blossom Festival coming into full swing
Rebecca Mayo
March 16, 2011
Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival has been a local tradition for almost 30 years. The annual festivities are held every year in Central City Park and have provided fun for families in the Macon area as well as out-of-state and even international visitors. This year, mo...
Planned cutbacks to trim HOPE scholarships by 10 percent
Matt Hickman
March 2, 2011
ATLANTA – A recently proposed overhaul of the HOPE scholarship could mean that many Mercer students will have to pay at least $400 more for tuition when they return to campus this fall – and possibly up to $1,200 more in the coming years depending on future lottery revenues. The Georgia House a...