New park opens as latest part of Macon-Bibb’s Blight Remediation Program
Phoebe Monsour, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2019
The park includes “new sidewalks, monumental signage and street trees” around Gray Highway and other streets within the area.
Books, beer and bonding: Washington Memorial Library and Just Tap’d host a monthly book club
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
October 9, 2019
Local library staff are working to bring the Macon community closer together through a love of literature at a local venue. Being exposed to new books pushes people outside of their comfort zones, allowing more interaction, development and discussion of ideas.
“Macon Peace”: Local organizations aim to decrease youth violence
Sterling Neill, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2019
Organizer and creator of the community organization LJ Malone said he believes that the citizens of Macon desperately need a new approach to handling violence. He got the idea to start this organization while advocating for music artists in the Macon area.
Upcoming walk for domestic violence supports the cause in Macon
Mary Helene Hall, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2019
The walk is hosted in memory of Crystal Harris, a nursing student who was killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence Oct. 3, 2005. Organizer Lekeshia Henderson said there has been a decent turnout in the past, but she has higher hopes for this year and that Mercer students will get involved.
Pro-Bono Mercer Law program set to begin its thirteenth year
Zaira Khan, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2019
The clinic, since its conception in 2006, has assisted with over 90 cases in Georgia and won over half of them. The clinic is the only one of its kind in the state.
Mercer-grown coffee shop celebrates one-year anniversary
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2019
The past, present and future of the Mercer Village staple, according to its co-founders.
“All for One, and One for All”: Mercer and the United Way’s latest campaign to make a difference
Natalie Yaeger, Lead News Writer
September 10, 2019
Mercer University and the United Way have developed a campaign focused on fighting for health, education and economic stability for all.
Here’s what you missed in Macon this summer
Marianna Bacallao, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2019
This summer, Macon joined several nationwide movements and welcomed a new business on Pio Nono Avenue. Here's what you missed while you were away.
Mercer announces new beer garden
Marianna Bacallao, Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2019
Mercer University Athletics will be partnering with the Macon Beer Company to host a “bear” garden during football games. The garden will be located on Black Field, next to Five Star Stadium.
Mercer class helps organize Take Back the Night march to support domestic violence survivors
Ian Henshaw, Contributing Writer
April 23, 2019
Mercer students combined efforts with the Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia to host a march in support of domestic violence survivors in Macon.
Macon’s Ocmulgee National Monument gets new distinction as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Natalie Yaeger, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Macon’s Ocmulgee National Monument has become Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park due to a larger public lands bill that has affected over two million acres of American public lands nationwide. This new distinction as a National Historical Park also brings along a major expansion with the Ocmulgee Mounds quadrupling in size.
Intergenerational Housing Project to start next fall
Zaira Khan, Contributing Writer
April 9, 2019
After two years of planning, Mercer students are set to move into Carlyle Place to begin an intergenerational housing project. Carlyle Place is a “life plan community formerly known as a continuing care retirement community,” according to Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Rockenbach. They ...