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Founded in 1826, The Telegraph's historic mission is to inform the residents of Middle Georgia and to act as a community watchdog. The Telegraph is also the publisher of The Sun News, a weekly newspaper distributed throughout Houston (Warner Robins) and Peach counties.

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Instructors lead swimmers at different stations at Fusion Swim Team swim lessons on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Northside Pool in Macon, Ga. Fusion Swim Team began its Swim America curriculum swim lessons last summer for swimmers 15 and under. Katie Tucker The Telegraph

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Macon swim instructor shares water safety tips amid spike in drownings

Three children have drowned in the past month in Macon. Here’s what one local swimming coach has to say about keeping your family safe in the water.

July 13, 2026
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  • Alba Rosa and
  • The Telegraph
Because caves are scarce in Middle Georgia, tricolored bats here often hibernate in highway drainage culverts — meaning GDOT infrastructure is literally bat habitat, according to a 2024 study by Georgia Southern University researchers published in the journal “Animals.” Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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Middle GA wildlife included in state’s updated protected species list. Which ones?

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has updated its protected species list for the first time since 2006, adding nearly 90 species that face challenges to survival. At least eight species — a snail, a wildflower, three fish, a butterfly, firefly and a bat — are among those found in Middle Georgia proposed for new or updated protections.

June 16, 2026
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  • Margaret Walker and
  • The Telegraph
Sgt. Anna Lange. Jenna Eason/The Telegraph

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Sergeant settles lawsuit with Houston County on gender-affirming care insurance policy

A Houston County sergeant has settled her lawsuit with the county in a case that argued the employer-provided health plan discriminated against the transgender community.

June 12, 2026
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  • Alba Rosa and
  • The Telegraph
Jones County Schools teacher Charm Mapp was named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year and will compete for the 2027 National Teacher of the Year competition. Georgia Department of Education

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Jones County educator who makes math ‘come alive’ named GA Teacher of the Year

A Middle Georgia educator was named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year, a high state honor for recognizing teachers’ exceptional teaching and dedication to students in the classroom.

June 03, 2026
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  • Myracle Lewis and
  • The Telegraph
The Public Service Commission Meeting was held in Atlanta on Thursday, May 28, 2026 with Commissioners Peter Hubbard, Jason Shaw and Bubba McDonald attending in person and Commissioners Alicia Johnson and Tricia Pridemoore attending virtually. Public Service Commission

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Georgia PSC backs disputed Georgia Power fuel deal amid data center cost concerns

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted Thursday to approve, without changes, an agreement between Georgia Power and the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff that establishes how the utility can bill customers for fuel costs and storm damage restoration expenses.

May 29, 2026
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  • Margaret Walker and
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