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‘A lot of us are scared.’ Some Mercer students worried about returning to campus

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‘A lot of us are scared.’ Some Mercer students worried about returning to campus

“We’re doing what we believe is best by our students in terms of what we committed to do for them when they enrolled at Mercer, and we believe in the kind of education that we offer. It’s experiential, and you can’t replicate that online.” — Mercer senior VP Larry Brumley

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Former Mercer football players plan event to foster conversations about racism, unity

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Former Mercer football players plan event to foster conversations about racism, unity

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Macon executive order encourages masks. Should the mayor mandate face coverings?

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Macon executive order encourages masks. Should the mayor mandate face coverings?

Houston Co. HS suspends football practice after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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Houston Co. HS suspends football practice after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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Police chase in Macon ends when suspect screeches to halt in front of parked train

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Police chase in Macon ends when suspect screeches to halt in front of parked train

July 08, 2020 4:22 PM

Committee to consider proposed move of Macon Confederate soldier statue

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Committee to consider proposed move of Macon Confederate soldier statue

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JT Daniels cleared to play right away. UGA QB battle just got a lot more interesting

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