Local News
Mercer religion professors to speak at Storytellers Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | September 14This month’s theme is “Finding My Religion.”
State & Local News
Local News
Macon-Bibb County cracks down on security for alcohol vendors
By Henry Keating | September 12Macon-Bibb County is introducing strong requirements for businesses selling alcohol.
Macon
Macon mayor calls for community efforts to end violence
By Henry Keating | August 24The Macon Violence Prevention Program has sent a call-to-action for local Macon nonprofits and community efforts: send us an idea to reduce violent crime, and we will fund it. “Macon-Bibb county is experiencing an unacceptable spike in crimes like murder, aggravated assault, especcialy during these ...
Macon
Must-eats in Macon
By Ivy Marie Clarke | August 21A long day of moving and unpacking is sure to work up an appetite. Check out the following restaurants for a bite to recharge before the new school year starts. Chico & Chang A staple of any good Mercer Bear’s diet, Chico & Chang is a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant serving up superb dishes ...
State News
A guide to voter registration
By Henry Keating | August 20Many hail registering to vote as one of the most important steps in an adult’s life, and it is one of the few things that being 18-years-old still opens to the young American. Registering to vote allows Americans to take a step towards becoming a civically responsible citizen. Many over the years ...
State News
Kemp says no to state shut-down, encourages vaccines
By Henry Keating | August 19Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is taking some action to protect the state against COVID-19, but he is still refusing to shut down the state. Kemp says his stance against closing the state is due to the fact he does not want to stop Georgians from being able to provide for their families. However, ...
Campus News
Masks now required on campus for unvaccinated individuals
By Samantha Homcy | August 18Mercer has updated its campus vaccination and mask policy according to an Aug. 12 announcement. The university now requires unvaccinated students, employees and guests to wear masks in indoor public spaces. The university does not require masks for individuals in outdoor settings. While the statement ...
State News
All Georgians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Mercer Macon distribution remains unclear
By Mary Helene Hall | March 26All residents of Georgia age 16 and over are eligible starting today to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.The announcement took place on Tuesday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The order comes after President Joe Biden ensured all Americans ...
Campus News
SGA Presidential debate features student questions, in-depth discussion
By Micah Johnston | March 26Mercer’s Student Government Association held its 2021 Presidential Debate in the Connell Student Center Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The event featured discussions between presidential candidates Rylan Allen and Ashton Bearden and vice presidential candidates Natalie Yeager and Caleb Mills. Bearden, ...
Local News
Record realness: Vinyl records are taking over the music scene... again!
By Jacqueline Lamothe | March 12Before the reign of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, vinyl records were the primary way to listen to a favorite artist uninterrupted in the comfort of one’s home. Now, both music artists and music lovers alike can utilize these products for nostalgic, artistic and expressive purposes. Whether ...
Macon
COVID-19 has made service industry jobs tougher. These Mercer students say Macon’s restaurants are no exception
By Nadia Pressley | March 4The foundation of many cities across the world, the restaurant industry brings in billions of dollars a year. In 2020 alone, the National Restaurant Association predicted that the industry would make $899 billion. The impacts of COVID-19, however, have caused restaurants around the world to take devastating ...
Macon
Mercer men’s basketball looks to prove themselves in Southern Conference play
By Keith Holmes Jr. | February 4Mercer men’s basketball started off the season red-hot winning their first six games. The Bears then lost four of their next five before winning another three games in a row. In their last three games, the team showed promise for the future — but also a worrying trend. The Citadel The Bears ...
Macon
Coronavirus crafting: Artistic hobbies to pick up with the new year
By Sarah Moore | January 31Like many people, I deal with my pandemic anxiety by crafting. 2020 was the least predictable year of my life, but I’ve never made so many sweaters and earrings. So far, 2021 seems just as turbulent as last year, so it’s a great time to pick up some new artistic hobbies. Whether you’ve been knitting ...
Georgia
Biden becomes 46th president of the United States, fate of Senate may lie with Georgia
By Rose Thorne | November 7Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democrat from California, are headed to the White House after a nail-biting result count that kept the nation in limbo for several days. Biden and Harris defeated incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Michael ...
Macon
College Street Bridge construction set to be complete by next semester
By Sydney Roe | November 4The Georgia Department of Transportation is scheduled to reopen the College Street Bridge by Thanksgiving. The bridge on County Road 5813 — more commonly known as College Street — was closed on May 26 to demolish and replace the old bridge. The former College Street bridge had been functional ...
Georgia
Wait.. That's on the Ballot?
By Kylie Brown | October 28In this column, we’ve only really discussed the 2020 presidential race. But that is only one of the many races that will appear on your ballot for the general election Nov. 3. Whether you are planning to vote in person or have been staring at your absentee ballot in confusion, let's discuss what ...
Campus News
Mercer reports 10 new COVID-19 cases
By Rose Thorne | October 17Mercer University announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 across its campuses in its weekly testing summary posted Friday. Of those 10 cases, eight are among students. Five are students on the Macon campus, two are students on the Atlanta campus and one is a student on the Savannah campus. The other two ...
Macon
Macon Artist: The Blane Dunnam Band adapts to performing during a pandemic
By Keith Holmes Jr. | October 1The sun was sliced off from view as the Blane Dunnam Band found themselves up against the brick wall of Fall Line Brewing Co. on Sept. 11. Fall Line had begun to build a beer garden for outdoor customers, and the limited seating along with the open space proved to be the perfect setting for a four-piece ...
Local News
Middle Georgia high schools set own football schedules amid COVID-19 concerns
By Keith Holmes Jr. | October 1Despite rising COVID-19 cases in the state of Georgia, the Georgia High School Association is allowing the fall football season to begin in September. According to the GHSA website, high schools were allowed to begin play by Sept. 4 and were already allowed to practice in pads as of Aug. 1. Despite ...
Macon
BREAKING: Eight Atlanta students, five Macon students test positive for COVID-19
By Mary Helene Hall | September 25Fourteen people on Mercer’s Macon and Atlanta campuses tested positive for COVID-19 this week, according to the university’s weekly testing summary released Friday. The majority of those people are students on the Atlanta campus, where eight students and one faculty or staff member tested positive. ...
