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Micah Johnston

Micah Johnston is the Sports Editor for the Macon Melody. When he’s not fanatically watching baseball or reading sci-fi and Stephen King novels, he’s creating and listening to music. He graduated from Central High School’s IB program in 2018 after four years in the Sugarbear Band, then graduated from Mercer University’s Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism in 2022. Micah worked at the Macon Telegraph as a general assignment, sports and crime reporter before joining the Melody.

Micah's Latest Articles

Bleckley boys and girls soccer headed for playoffs

The Royals will almost certainly be on the road in the playoffs, though the No. 29 ranking should improve once private schools are removed from the rankings.

Bleckley one win shy of baseball region trophy thanks to ACE win over WaCo

It was a strange turn of events for the Bleckley County Royals in Macon on Tuesday, but surely one the team won’t soon forget.

Bleckley girls basketball season ends in playoff loss to ACE

“Playing a team that’s in our region, it makes it even tougher, because they know your ins and outs,” Bleckley County head coach John Stanley said after the game.

Bleckley County teams in good playoff position, Wilkinson County winning streak snapped

Both the boys and girls basketball teams for Bleckley County look poised for the playoffs in the season’s final week.

Bleckley girls basketball keeps rolling, Wilco and Bleckley boys show promise

The Bleckley girls team has stolen the show so far this season in area basketball, starting the season with a 7-2 record.

Hoops rundown: Bleckley off to strong start, Wilkinson and Twiggs yet to begin

With basketball season officially underway, the Bleckley county boys team saw mixed results in its first two games but ultimately came away with plenty to be optimistic about.

‘It was just a lot of fun’: No. 28 Bleckley knocks off No. 5 Social Circle in blowout fashion

“They earned that spot, Social Circle did, but we earned ours, too."

Bleckley makes GHSA playoffs with power rankings

Bleckley County plays Social Circle Friday night on the road at 7:30 p.m. in the first round.

Bleckley Co. softball falls in opening round of GHSA playoffs

Bleckley County finished the season with a record of 11-12.

Bleckley Co. alum Mims shines in first NFL start

There’s no shortage of stardom for Bleckley County football product Amarius Mims, but this week might take the cake.