My dad was a “fixer.” When the transmission went out on our 1964 Rambler, he fixed it with little more than a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. When the toaster stopped toasting, he took it apart, found the...
In 1492, a bloody battle erupted in Dublin between two noble Irish families, the Fitzgeralds of Kildare and the Butlers of Ormond. This bloody hostility was waged over which of the two families should secure the position of Lord...
Mercer University Minister Dr. Craig McMahan reflects on what he is thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Can you believe it’s already November? Macon has started to get a winter chill in the air, and everyone’s calendars are booking up fast. As we approach the end of the year, there are a few events you don't...
When I moved to Macon to start my college career, I focused on three main things: making new friends, exploring the city, and getting good grades. I swear, I blinked my eyes, and the first month was gone. I...
A reader asks: How do I know if changing my major is the right decision?
Calling all festival lovers: Georgia’s best festival is back in Macon from March 17-26. The International Cherry Blossom Festival has brought thousands of people together for the past 41 years and continues to grow larger each year. In fact,...
A reader asks: Do you have any advice for time management?
Johnny’s mom tucked him into bed, kissed his cheek, turned out the lights and closed the door, hoping that Johnny would soon fall asleep.
But, for Johnny, like many 6-year-olds, a dark room with a closed door is not a...
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing major racial or ethnic group in the United States. More than 20 million Asians live in the U.S., and almost all trace their roots to 19 origin groups from East Asia, Southeast Asia and...
