Mary Helene Hall

Oct 28, 2024 | maconmelody.com | Mary Helene Hall

Walking past a booth filled with hand-woven, multicolored rugs at the Cochran Country Fest, you’d never guess that those products led to the recovery of a man who had once thought his life was over. After having a kidney transplant that led to a series of strokes, Ron Wilderman thought there were things he’d never do again. His handwriting would never be the same, holding utensils steady while eating was impossible, and he had trouble walking without assistance.

Sep 6, 2024 | maconmelody.com | Mary Helene Hall

This story was originally published in the Times Journal Post. Now that the school year is back in swing, the Twiggs County Public Schools Wellness Center is open for business again for the 2024-25 academic year. The center, which has received nearly $1 million in grant funding, serves the students, faculty and staff of Twiggs public schools in addition to their families. No health insurance is required, and Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Aug 22, 2024 | maconmelody.com | Mary Helene Hall

Between salaries, benefits, supplies, construction and student spending, Middle Georgia State University contributed more than $296 million to the local and state economies, according to a report by the University System of Georgia. The report, which is released annually, highlights the money that flows in and around public universities in Georgia thanks to employees, students and the universities themselves.

Aug 8, 2024 | maconmelody.com | Mary Helene Hall

Many people who are dying in Twiggs County have unreachable family members, or the family is unable to afford burial or cremation costs, the coroner told the county board of commissioners during their last meeting. “We’ve had about 15 already this year,” county coroner Harold L. Reece said. “It’s not my job as coroner to be the pauper police. But I took it upon myself to do just that. I hold these bodies for a week.

Jul 26, 2024 | maconmelody.com | Mary Helene Hall

One dewy morning at the Wesleyan College Arboretum, the chatter of birds could be heard from all around, but there was one noise that stood out. “I hear a good one, which is a red-headed woodpecker,” Wesleyan College biology professor Jim Ferrari said.