‘Absolutely unconscionable’: Macon art community blindsided as Mercer University paints over Black history mural
Emily Rose Thorne, Digital Editor
April 30, 2020
Numina was invited to paint the mural in 2017. Now that it was destroyed without his consent, he plans to pursue legal action under the Visual Artists’ Rights Act.
The Macon mayoral election will be different this year. Here’s how
Phoebe Monsour and Elizabeth Tammi
April 28, 2020
The deadline for voter registration in Macon-Bibb County is on May 11. As we gear up for the mayoral election, here are some things you might want to know.
New Mercer Village restaurant donates pizzas to first responders and hospital workers
Conner Hendricks, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
JAG’s is offering curbside pickup and to-go orders to limit person-to-person contact. The dining room remains closed until further notice.
SPLOST funds for Macon-Bibb County distributed
Samantha Homcy, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
Over $16 million of Macon-Bibb SPLOST funds from 2016-2018 will be divided among several projects scheduled in 2020.
MerServe plans “Spring Break for Service”
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2020
“Spring Break for Service'' has been a MerServe tradition for several years. This year, the four-day event is centered around hunger and homelessness in Macon’s community.
Goodbye Sauced! What’s next for this Mercer Village spot?
Conner Hendricks, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2020
The new restaurant will serve all of Sauced’s pizza recipes, but will likely have a more simplified menu.
Ocmulgee hosts Archaeology Ranger Program during Native American Heritage Month
Phoebe Monsour, Contributing Writer
November 25, 2019
The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is hosting an Archaeology Ranger Program from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 23. This free event will start at the Visitor Center with a presentation followed by a guided tour of the park led by Ranger Jim Branan.
Warner Robins Museum of Aviation celebrates 35th anniversary
McKenna Kaufman, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2019
A gala event was hosted by the Museum of Aviation Foundation to celebrate the anniversary on Nov. 9, with many prominent guests in attendance, including David Perdue, a Georgia senator and the event’s keynote speaker.
Race for a legacy: Third annual Lauren Giddings 5K to fund Mercer Law students’ bar exam fees
Jacob Lugenbeel, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2019
Mercer Law School’s Association of Women Law Students will host the third annual Lauren Giddings 5K Nov. 7 in Macon to raise money for a scholarship assisting Mercer Law School students with bar exam expenses, which can amount to over $1,000.
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.