Mary Hall

3 weeks ago | maconmelody.com | Mary Hall

The Macon Friends of the Library Book Sale is returning next week in full force with tens of thousands of books ready for its annual fundraiser. For the past few years, locals have flocked to the Round Building at Carolyn Crayton Park, formerly known as Central City Park, to peruse the book sale’s budget offerings. Those who eagerly await the sale often bring large bags, boxes or carts knowing full well that they’ll be packed to the brim by the time they leave.

1 month ago | therecessionista.com | Mary Hall

Dear readers, yes, we ARE in a recession. The signs of an economic downturn are all there.  Massive layoffs, government spending cuts, the stock market crash and continuing market volatility.  What else?  Disruptions to global trade in the form of tariffs are on the horizon. Just when you think it couldn’t be any worse, more warning signs abound as if you are entering the Twilight Zone.

1 month ago | maconmelody.com | Mary Hall

In 2021, Air Force veterans and Warner Robins residents Jason and Samantha Clarke hosted a gaming tournament during the Cherry Blossom Festival. They wanted to bring something they loved to Macon: nerd culture. The event was hosted in Fatty’s Pizza, and the turnout blew their expectations out of the water. “We had to essentially shut Fatty’s Pizza down because so many people came,” Jason said.

2 months ago | wbez.org | Emmanuel Camarillo |Lauren FitzPatrick |Micah Yason |Mary Hall

Five-year-old Phoenix McCoy marveled at the slithering dragons, and she bounced along to the drumbeats echoing through Chinatown on Sunday afternoon. It was Phoenix and her mother’s first time attending the neighborhood’s Lunar New Year Parade. They joined hundreds along Wentworth Avenue for several blocks to cheer on the steady stream of marchers. “My favorite part of the parade was the dragons” and the traditional dancers, Phoenix said. “It was a lot of fun,” added Jen Martin, her mother.

2 months ago | finehomesandliving.com | Mary Hall

Decorating your home can be one of the most exciting projects, but it can be simultaneously overwhelming, requiring you to make plenty of choices. Let’s be honest: being stuck with “this or that?” isn’t fun at all, especially regarding your home! After all, the décor impacts the home's aesthetics and atmosphere, which should be as welcoming as possible. One of the decisions you must make regarding home décor is what type of textiles you will opt for, whether linen, silk, cotton, etc.