Kelly Burke, former Houston DA and attorney for Burke-Lasseter, LLC on practical rules for window tinting. Kelly’s areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury and corporate litigation. He is the founder and moderator of Houston County Carries Concealed and Georgia Carries Concealed, pro-gun organizations found on Facebook and other social media. Kelly also writes …
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Events this week: Thursday August 11 to August 17, 2016
Highlights of events in and around Macon and Middle Georgia for the week of August 11-August 17, 2016. We try to select an eclectic mix of events that one might not think of when planning a day out. If you have suggestions for coming events, please fill out our submission form. Thursday August 11, In Forsyth, …
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Greenwood School of Music growing in sound and spirit
In 2013, Gloria Gardiner and her husband, Michael, opened the Greenwood School of Music with the hope of sharing their love of music with Middle Georgians of all ages and levels of music ability. Early on, the school had 12 students. Three years later, the Gardiners are beginning the 2016-2017 school season on August 20, 2016, with …
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Dauset Trails: Middle Georgia’s hidden treasure
Dauset Trails Nature Center is devoted to wildlife conservation, preservation of Georgia’s traditional plant life, outdoor recreation, and reviving traditional rural skills, such as blacksmithing and preparing cane syrup. The Nature Center features a reptile house, a wildlife walk featuring animals ranging from river otter and bear to owls and cougar, a wildlife watching pavilion, and …
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Commentary: Jessica Szilagyi of Fox 5 on why we need ballot access reform
We do not delve into partisan politics at Macon Community News, but we do act as a forum for issues that come up. One that is close to the heart of the editorial staff is ballot access to third parties and independents. The attached “Like it or Not” video segment by Jessica Szilagyi of Fox 5 …
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Exercise and fun at Sky Zone Macon
The youngest members of the Macon Community News team (ahem, the Deal kids) have been begging for a trip to Sky Zone since it opened in Macon. With one day left until school started, Friday was go time. Although their website is informative, I couldn’t access the price list menu from my cell phone and …
2016 Perseid Meteor Shower predicted to be spectacular August 11-12
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year. This year, due to a coincidence of orbital mechanics, the Earth will plow headlong into a particularly thick patch on August 11-12th. This clumping is the result of the planet Jupiter deflecting the orbits of the fragments stripped away from …
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A Good Reuben to be found at Lanier’s
When it comes to sandwiches, I prefer classic deli varieties with well seasoned meats and flavorful breads over a simple ham and cheese or a turkey sandwich. One of my favorites is the Reuben. To some the thought of corned beef, rye, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and remoulade sauce (in the Lanier’s variety) might not sound appetizing, but it …
Kroger hiring staff for their newly renovated store in South Bibb
The newly renovated Kroger located at 4321 Hartley Bridge Road in south Bibb County is hosting a You@Kroger hiring event for individuals interested in working at the location. On Tuesday, August 9, from 3-8 p.m., job seekers are encouraged to come to the Kroger on Hartley Bridge Road. Kroger will not be making appointment interviews, …
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Good Chicken Livers and Burgers at the Grey Goose Players Grill
Chicken livers are an acquired taste, but to anyone who appreciates the more advanced Southern comfort foods, they are a delight. The problem is that in Macon, the few places that serve them tend to overcook them so much that they end up resembling charcoal briquettes or lava rocks, depending on your preference for outdoor grilling. When …
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Events this week Thursday August 4 to August 10, 2016
Highlights of events in an around Macon for the week starting Thursday August 4 to Wednesday August 10, 2016. We do not try to cover every event, but we select some unique and under-publicized events that might be of interest to the people of Macon and Middle Georgia. If you would like an event on …
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Macon Community News wants to publish your news
Macon Community news is a community driven news site designed to get out news about the people, businesses, organizations, schools and events of Macon and the surrounding Middle Georgia area. We are interested in stories that show a positive side of the area and encourage involvement in the community, support of local businesses and charities …
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The Brick pizzaria: loaded with toppings on a perfect crust
Some say that pizza is pizza and from one standpoint that is truism. Pizza is almost universally satisfying whether it is served hot out of the furnace of a brick oven, cold from a box from the previous night, gourmet from a pizza kitchen or frozen from Tony’s. But, it really isn’t true in the sense …
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