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Title-pawn shops ‘keep poor people poor.’ Who’s protecting Georgians from debt traps?

An Investigation shows title-pawn companies in Middle Georgia enjoy little federal or state regulation. Three top companies headquartered in GA are TMX Finance, Select Management Resources, Community Loans of America.

September 20, 2018 12:05 PM

Local

These breweries are in the middle of nowhere Georgia, but totally worth the drive

September 21, 2018 12:00 AM

Crime

Second teen arrested and charged with murder in Macon’s latest homicide

September 19, 2018 07:25 AM

Latest News

‘The time is now.’ NAACP leader says action needs to be taken against teen violence

September 21, 2018 09:48 PM

Neighborhood leader says county should honor contract for Little Richard’s former home

September 21, 2018 01:22 PM

This grant for animal spaying, neutering should help cut number of unwanted animals

September 21, 2018 04:39 PM

Log from truck crashes through woman’s car windshield and skewers vehicle

September 21, 2018 03:09 PM

Burglar sets fire that guts east Macon restaurant, grocery store

September 21, 2018 12:52 PM

Westbrook calls for the mayor to enforce curfew for teens

September 21, 2018 09:47 PM

Neighborhood leader tells county “Honor your commitment.”

September 21, 2018 03:10 PM

How a brewery and distillery winded up in the middle of nowhere

September 21, 2018 08:49 PM

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Sports

Calipari ready to make a move on ‘the most college-ready player in America’

September 21, 2018 08:37 AM

Davis returns to UK for Hall of Fame induction, trades jabs with Coach Cal

September 21, 2018 08:19 PM

Eleven years later, Miami Hurricanes and FIU Panthers to meet again on a football field

September 21, 2018 01:37 PM

Four things to watch in Georgia’s SEC battle against Missouri

September 21, 2018 06:49 PM

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Houston & Peach

They put healthy, affordable smiles on the faces of those who need them the most

September 20, 2018 06:36 PM

A dog’s nose for crystal meth helped send this man to prison

September 20, 2018 02:45 PM

Third strike puts Warner Robins methamphetamine dealer away for life

September 20, 2018 10:36 AM

Fire investigator determines cause of Warner Robins apartment blaze

September 19, 2018 06:17 PM

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Business

Large manufacturing plant closure or sale will affect up to 1,000 workers

September 18, 2018 06:50 PM

Large manufacturing plant closure or sale will affect up to 1,000 workers

September 18, 2018 06:50 PM

UK leader May hits back on Brexit plan; pound falls

September 21, 2018 01:41 PM

The United Nations that Kofi Annan served pays tribute

September 22, 2018 12:52 AM

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National

When will it end? Florence’s floodwaters rising in Carolinas

September 21, 2018 09:48 PM

The Latest: Shooting victim was recent immigrant from Nepal

September 21, 2018 09:32 PM

Watch the siblings of an Arizona congressman star in his opponent’s attack ad

September 21, 2018 08:14 PM

A ‘sex robot brothel’ plans to open in Texas — here’s why it’s entirely legal

September 21, 2018 03:29 PM

In Depth

Now serving: Locally grown peaches and hydroponic lettuce on the school lunch line

Baldwin County School District won the platinum level Golden Radish Award for its farm to school program, which allows students to try local produce and learn about where their food comes from.

Blogs & Columns

The only thing better than an old book sale is two of them

September 21, 2018 04:50 PM

Is there nothing Democrats won’t do to save Roe v. Wade? Assault charge points to ‘no’

September 19, 2018 05:23 PM

The only thing better than an old book sale is two of them

September 21, 2018 04:50 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

Ballet dancers audition for ‘The Nutcracker’

September 15, 2018 02:07 PM

Author Michael Twitty presents “A Taste of Southern Food History”

September 15, 2018 11:12 AM

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restaurants

Their bacon is not from pigs, BBQ is made from fruit – and you’ll love it nonetheless

Restaurant review: Gourmet Goodie Box at 2055 Eisenhower Pkwy., Macon, and it’s traveling food truck serve vegan dishes that have enough familiar taste that you won’t miss foregoing meat in your meal on occassion.