7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (895+ words) This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. That being said, fireworks are leaving the shelves for shows to celebrate the occasion. Step into Sky King Fireworks, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the…...

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (212+ words) Here's a list of upcoming events to look forward to in the Macon community this month. "The Summer Slide" " where students return to school in the fall in a weaker academic position than they were before the summer break " has…...

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (188+ words) The Macon Melody Q&A: A closer look at the impact of Macon's new arena The Melody sat down with Visit Macon CEO Gary Wheat for a deeper look at the recently unveiled plans for the new Macon arena. Macon officials…...

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (720+ words) The Fourth of July this year celebrates the 250th anniversary of the country's adoption of the Declaration of Independence. These are some events happening around Macon to celebrate the occasion. The Fourth of July this year celebrates the semiquincentennial " or 250th " anniversary…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (885+ words) Farming can be an unstable business. In an effort to help farmers, Georgia's legislature created a new program a few years ago meant to protect farms. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and'Grist, a nonprofit environmental…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (106+ words) A family in Coweta County is facing the loss of some of their land to Georgia Power for the utility's project to gain more electricity. This story comes to The Melody through a reporting partnership with GPB News, a non-profit…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (720+ words) America's nearing a major milestone: its semiquincentennial. Look back to the ancient past of Rome to learn what could be in store for America. America is approaching a major milestone: its semiquincentennial, which is a fancy word that scarcely anyone…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (562+ words) The French Fry Fight was launched in 2022 as a way to bring people downtown during the summer months. Since then, it has grown into one of Macon's most anticipated food events. If there is one thing I have learned during…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (579+ words) While some members of the school board pushed back, the budget was adopted after a 6-2 vote. The Bibb County Board of Education voted 6-2 to approve the 2027 budget at a special meeting Thursday, solidifying a $15 million deficit for the new fiscal…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (177+ words) The coach who got the Cavaliers their only football state title is back as the team's head coach. As soon as you pull up to Mount de Sales' sports facilities at Cavalier Fields in west Macon, it's easy to see…...