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Road Closures This Week Affect Key Macon County Routes
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Drivers in Macon County should plan for several road closures this week as MoDOT crews conduct…
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Macon Woman Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Shotgun Incident During Custody Exchange
The Atlanta Missourian Staff A Macon woman is behind bars on a $75,000 cash-only bond after allegedly firing a shotgun…
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Gas Prices Climb in Macon County, War Overseas Is Part of the Reason
If you filled up this week, your wallet already knows: gas prices are up — sharply. Regular unleaded in Macon…
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About 975 Macon County Residents’ Tax Assessments Late
The Atlanta Missourian Staff In an announcement on Facebook, it was reported that about 975 people in Macon County have…
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Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
By Steph Quinn — The Atlanta Missourian Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify…
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Bender wins Atlanta mayor’s race unopposed; school board elects three
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Lisa Bender was elected mayor of Atlanta unopposed Tuesday, receiving 57 of 64 votes cast, with…
3rd Quarter Atlanta C-3 Honor Roll 2025-2026
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Principal’s Honor Roll Aislyn Bender, Zayne Bowen, Sara Drake, Otis Dunseith, Elijah Fryman, Landon Gladhill, Logan…
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Publisher’s Note: Election Day Tomorrow
The Atlanta Missourian Staff It is the position of Chariton Media, the parent company of our five Macon County newspapers,…
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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Offers Guidance for Reporting Child Abuse in Missouri
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Each April, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) marks Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with…
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Missouri House Approves Bill Encouraging Local Control Over Student Screen Time Policies
The Atlanta Missourian Staff A new Missouri House bill encourages school districts to develop their own policies on elementary students’…