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Macon Melody July 17, 2026 Edition

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (93+ words) GTLN acquires The Telegraph, Macon airport’s new route sees success, proposal could revive old Macon Health Club Locals help Macon’s homeless population stay safe in summer heat, Costco could bring traffic woes to North Macon, budget crisis prompts salary scrutiny…...

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maconmelody.com > the-macon-telegraph-acquired

The Macon Telegraph acquired by Georgia Trust for Local News. Melody and Telegraph to merge

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (509+ words) The Macon Melody’s parent organization, the Georgia Trust for Local News, acquired The Macon Telegraph from McClatchy Media today, the Trust announced. The Melody and The Telegraph will become one news source and operate as The Telegraph under the Georgia…...

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maconmelody.com > brightfarms-coolest-thing-made-in-georgia

A unique Macon lettuce farm is competing in a statewide contest

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (691+ words) BrightFarms, the Cox Farms-owned packaged salad supplier in Macon, recently earned a spot in the semifinals of the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition. BrightFarms looks nothing like your typical Middle Georgia farm. It’s an 8-acre greenhouse that…...

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maconmelody.com > iconic-australian-music-group-will-wiggle-its-way-to-macon-soon

The Wiggles bring iconic catchy tunes to upcoming Macon show

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (572+ words) The colorful — and for many, nostalgic — real-life musical group, The Wiggles, is set to perform at the Macon City Auditorium Aug. 15. Long before “Bluey” lit up screens across the globe, another Australian kids’ show, “The Wiggles,” raised an entire generation…...

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maconmelody.com > macon-airport-sees-success-with-flights-to-fort-lauderdale

New Macon airport route to Florida proves “convenient and competitive”

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (623+ words) The Middle Georgia Regional Airport began service to Fort Lauderdale in June 2026, and flights have filled up with many positive reviews. One month after Contour Airlines launched a new direct flight connecting Middle Georgia to South Florida, demand is far…...

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maconmelody.com > as-insurance-rates-fall-tort-reform-takes-much-deserved-victory-lap

As insurance rates fall, tort reform takes much-deserved victory lap

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (527+ words) Few of Gov. Brian Kemp’s policy initiatives have sparked as much controversy as his efforts to rein in rampant lawsuit abuse. He began championing this in 2023, and at the time, Georgia had one of the country’s most problematic civil justice…...

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maconmelody.com > going-on-vacation-remember-these-7-health-must-haves

Going on vacation? remember these 7 health must-haves

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (468+ words) Amid the excitement of preparing for vacation, one essential item is often overlooked: our health. Have you ever arrived at your destination only to realize you packed three pairs of shoes but forgot your prescription medication or sunscreen? It’s an…...

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maconmelody.com > community-members-help-macons-homeless-survive-summer

Community members help Macon's homeless survive hot summer

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (898+ words) Temperatures are expected to be higher than normal for Middle Georgia this summer. People without homes can’t retreat indoors, so local advocates have swung into action to help Macon’s homeless survive the heat. It was hot last week. It was…...

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maconmelody.com > scorching-atlanta-heat-poses-risks-to-world-cup-workers

Scorching Atlanta heat poses risks to World Cup workers

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (860+ words) This kind of heat isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s dangerous, putting workers at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At a church across…...

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maconmelody.com > retail-boom-poised-to-strain-north-macons-already-clogged-roads

Retail boom poised to strain North Macon’s already clogged roads

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (884+ words) Retail development is expected to outpace road work in north Macon. Lindsey Smith can spend up to five grueling minutes on any given day idling in her car at the mouth of her neighborhood, watching a relentless stream of traffic…...