The Macon Melody

09/08/2025

On Sept. 11, 2001, former Macon resident Brian Kunzelmann was in the South Tower of the World Trade Center when the second plane struck.

He recalls the smoke, the chaos — and the faith that led him out alive.

Twenty-four years later, he shares his story of survival.

Read the column: https://maconmelody.com/column-you-can-never-make-peace-with-a-day-like-9-11/.

09/05/2025

Consider adding mayonnaise to your peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Don’t knock it until you try it, columnist Ed Grisamore says.

Read more: https://maconmelody.com/from-our-kitchens-pbj-with-mayo-dont-knock-it-until-you-try-it/.

09/05/2025

Georgia’s colleges are bracing for the “enrollment cliff” — a steep drop in high school graduates starting next year. Their answer? Adult learners.

Programs like E.L. High School Academy in east Macon are preparing motivated students who didn’t follow a traditional path to graduation. Universities say these nontraditional learners are becoming essential to sustaining enrollment and strengthening communities.

Read the full story at https://maconmelody.com/higher-education-looks-to-adult-learners-to-boost-enrollment/.

09/04/2025

At 92, George Clay stood before Macon-Bibb commissioners to share how firefighters saved his life after a horrific tractor accident in 1980. This week, he gave back — donating four acres of land so the county can build a new fire station.

Commissioners also approved a tax on Airbnb and Vrbo rentals expected to bring in $2.5 million a year, advanced plans for a jail expansion, and greenlit millions for roads and airport upgrades.

Read the full story at https://maconmelody.com/short-term-vacation-rentals-will-soon-be-taxed-in-bibb-county/.

09/02/2025

The Macon Melody welcomes its new executive editor, Joshua Wilson. Wilson began work in the newsroom last week and looks forward to learning about the community and getting to know residents. He is available by email at [email protected]

The Macon Melody welcomes new executive editor Joshua Wilson. Wilson will take the helm on Sept. 2

08/27/2025

Michelle Hornaday's Spicy Sausage Cheddar Pecan Crisps are the perfect treat to give to friends at church or bring to office parties. They will be gobbled up before kickoff with your friends clamoring for more.

Michelle Hornaday's pecan crisps are so tasty, they'll please any crowd. Learn how to make them in this week's "From Our Kitchens."

08/26/2025

On National Dog Day, Ed Grisamore reflects on man's best friend. Dogs are like children, Grisamore writes, we brag that they are the cutest and the brightest. We also bring out pictures from our pocketbooks and cell phones.

To celebrate National Dog Day on Tuesday, Ed Grisamore remembers his favorite canines of yore.

08/26/2025

ACE defeated Central in a 35-0 blowout Monday thanks to rushing efforts from brothers Bryson and Brayden Vincent. The two teams finished the last three quarters of the game, which was halted after the first quarter back on Thursday because of lightning.

The game was finished Monday evening after Thursday's game was cut off by lightning in the first quarter.

08/26/2025

Test results from Georgia Milestones, released earlier this month, show English scores fell statewide across grades three through eight while scores in other areas remained the same or increased marginally.

The Bibb County School District continues to trail behind state averages on standardized testing.

08/26/2025

Today is National Dog Day and many dogs have left a paw print on animal rescue advocate Libbie Walthall's heart over the years.

Libby Walthall cannot remember a time in her life when a dog wasn't in it.

08/25/2025

The Mount de Sales Cavaliers looked improved in many ways from last year but could not overcome their own mistakes in the home loss.

The Cavaliers looked improved in many ways from last year but could not overcome their own mistakes in the home loss.

08/25/2025

Singer/songwriter James McMurtry recently released his 11th album and will perform in Macon at Capitol Theatre Sept. 24.