As summer approaches and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in Macon’s natural beauty and rich history. One way to do that is by celebrating Trails Day on June 3. Trails Day is dedicated...
As June ends, we have many events, holidays and people to celebrate. June is Pride Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month; and this year Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, was declared a federal holiday.
In recognition of Pride Month,...
The accomplished emerging artists of Mercer University's Class of ‘22 honed their craft by using the entire city of Macon as their canvas, with connections to the wider world setting stage for the future. Here's what some of our...
As the holidays draw near, so do the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. I don’t mean this in the sense that they are getting closer to Earth; that distance is slowly increasing. They are, however, getting closer to each...
As the temperatures warm and daylight hours are extending, two Mercer athletic teams are headed down the stretch in their regular seasons and preparing for the conference tournament while spring sports are ready to open up 2022 campaigns.
Coach Susie...
As I am writing, we are on the cusp of the autumnal equinox. On Sept. 22 at 3:21 p.m., the sun will be at the dead center above the equator. Briefly, the hours of daylight and night will be...
Dear Kelly,
I recently changed my major because I didn’t feel a connection with the one I was in. I didn’t look forward to going to class, and I couldn’t see myself in that career, even though it may have...
Autumn is upon us. While some days it still may be 80 degrees outside, the leaves are changing, cardigans are out of the closet, and the spooky season is here.
Living in Macon, there are many great fall activities within...
A reader asks: What do you do to help you stay motivated when you just want to rest and enjoy the break?
Tempus fugit: time flies. It was a year ago this month when most of us really began to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives. Classes moved to virtual; many employees began working remotely; and we were asked...
