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Katie Atkinson

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@Billboard editor, #PopShop Podcast co-host, Michigan State (and state) superfan, trivia and crossword enthusiast, and reluctant Oxford comma user.

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I'm an undergraduate Journalism and Graphic Design student at Mercer University in Macon, GA. There, I serve as the Editor-in-Chief of Mercer’s student-run newspaper and as Lead Editor of Engage CCJ, a hyperlocal web publication presented by the Center for Collaborative Journalism.
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I am currently a Science Radio and Podcast Intern at NASA, where I get to play with sound. I have bylines for Georgia Public Broadcasting and The Telegraph, A McClatchy Newspaper. In order to get the story, I've …

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Ancestral Reburial A Bittersweet Homecoming For Muscogee

Ancestral Reburial A Bittersweet Homecoming For Muscogee

For members of the Muscogee Creek Nation, the Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon has been sacred ground for …

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First Middle Georgia Freedom School Helps Kids Fight Back Against Summer Slide

First Middle Georgia Freedom School Helps Kids Fight Back Against Summer Slide

Kids sing and dance at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Macon. Later, they'll go swimming or tour the local mus…

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$2 million in taxes helped pay for this bridge. But few members of the public use it

$2 million in taxes helped pay for this bridge. But few members of the public use it

A year and a half into its operation, the Mercer Landing pedestrian bridge is almost exclusively used by Merc…

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Nathan Watson Is Along For The Ride At The Learn And Earn Bike Shop

Nathan Watson Is Along For The Ride At The Learn And Earn Bike Shop

Bicycles hang from the walls of a tiny room at Strong Tower Church while young boys move to their work statio…

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Native American remains 'back where they belong' after secret reburial at Ocmulgee

Native American remains 'back where they belong' after secret reburial at Ocmulgee

The Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon has been sacred ground for members of the Muscogee Creek Nation for h…

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A Macon Preservation Story: The Pink House

A Macon Preservation Story: The Pink House

It's National Preservation Month and Jennifer and Scott Nutgrass have a reason to celebrate. After spending y…

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YEONJUN, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!

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By Katie Atkinson Verified
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YEONJUN, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote! We also had new releases from Future, Suki Waterhouse, Teddy Swims, The Linda Lindas & Hayley Williams, Chris Lake & Tiga, and more. YEONJUN Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC Trending on Billboard This week brought new releases from music superstars in the worlds of rock, pop, Latin, hip-hop, K-pop and beyond — but what was your favorite release of the week?
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Paid ‘Over $160,000’ for NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani Says Original

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Paid ‘Over $160,000’ for NYC Wedding Permit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani Says What did the couple have to pay to host their wedding in the thick of New York City? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Hilary Duff Wears Her Own 2004 Throwback Concert Tee for 2 Sold-Out Nights at L.A.’s Forum Original

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Hilary Duff Wears Her Own 2004 Throwback Concert Tee for 2 Sold-Out Nights at L.A.’s Forum The Lucky Me Tour continues Saturday night in Mountain View, California. Hilary Duff performs at the Kia Forum on Thursday night, July 9, 2026, for the lucky me tour.
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