14 maconmagazine.com | August/September 2026
28 Where history
meets home
A Macon native's place in an
American story.
36 Heroes among us:
Charles Richardson
A veteran journalist and
community steward
opines on heroism.
41 5 Under 40
Young Leaders
A signature Macon Magazine
program that champions
the next generation of visionaries
shaping our city.
70 Leadership through
the lifespan
Macon's leaders take shape at all
ages. From youth to elders, find
out who is breaking the mold.
86 The end of the road
Public safety manager Weston
Stroud dishes on what
transportation means for Central
Georgia's future.
94 How Stuff Works: The
clerks run the show
People know their elected
officials. But who is doing the
workbehind the scenes to make
public meetings and records?
106 20 years of the
McDuffie Center
(Pt. II)
A new leader takes the helm and
a new season shapes up for one
of our most innovative musical
entities.
112 Encouraging
lazy faces
What will make lifesaving sun
protection appealing to men?
Two brothers find out with a
new business.
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