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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

Teen shot near Frank Johnson Center in Macon

September 23, 2018 05:28 PM

Shots fired during home invasion; suspect charged

September 23, 2018 12:46 PM

Health of Robert Riddle in question following Mercer’s loss to the Citadel

September 22, 2018 10:59 PM

From Maine to Georgia, the ‘Eat a Peach Tribute Guitar’ is now home at The Big House

September 22, 2018 05:47 PM

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

September 21, 2018 09:48 PM

Guitar maker presents “Eat a Peach” inspired instrument to Big House museum

September 22, 2018 10:28 PM

Westbrook calls for the mayor to enforce curfew for teens

September 21, 2018 09:47 PM

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

September 21, 2018 08:49 PM

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Sports

A New Year’s Day bowl game for UK? Here’s what the latest projections say.

September 23, 2018 04:08 PM

UK football lands second commitment in aftermath of win over Mississippi State

September 23, 2018 02:29 PM

Moments after big victory, UK lands commitment from quarterback recruit

September 22, 2018 11:54 PM

‘I’m glad we played good for Marco.’ UK observes moment of silence for 4-year-old.

September 22, 2018 06:52 PM

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Houston & Peach

Shots fired during home invasion; suspect charged

September 23, 2018 12:46 PM

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

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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

The Latest: Tropical storm, subtropical storm in Atlantic

September 23, 2018 05:54 PM

Insurance camps to be set up in flood-battered NC

September 23, 2018 05:45 PM

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National

He’s baaack. Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour winner again. Social media reacts.

September 23, 2018 05:58 PM

The Latest: Woods a winner again for 1st time since 2013

September 23, 2018 06:07 PM

Homer Simpson- and Hello Kitty-shaped ‘candies’ actually drugs, police say

September 23, 2018 05:56 PM

‘Hammered with bears.’ Encounters with black bears soar in Alaska for 2018

September 23, 2018 05:38 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

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

September 21, 2018 04:50 PM

If a man in your life is stubborn about annual health check ups, have him read this

September 14, 2018 03:05 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.