Oliver Chen

Reporter · Macon, GA

A graduate of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, Oliver Chen has over seven years of experience as a business reporter, having previously worked at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His focus is on local businesses and economic developments within Macon, aiming to shed light on the challenges and successes of the community.

3 stories from Oliver Chen in Macon

Aerial view of Macon, Georgia, highlighting transportation routes and community areas.

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New study advocates for I-14 highway extension; Central Georgia residents welcome more transportation

As the sun began to rise over the bustling city of Macon, Georgia, a group of local residents gathered at the corner of Riverside Drive and I-75, their faces lit with hope and anticipation. Among them was Mary Johnson, a lifelong Macon resident and mother of three, who has seen firsthand how...

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Record-breaking voter turnout in Georgia midterm elections

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Georgia breaks midterm early voting record as more than 2.5 million voters cast ballots | Here's what we know

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening in Macon, the air buzzed with palpable excitement. Volunteers from local organizations gathered at the historic Douglass Theatre, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of string lights. They were not only preparing for a night of...

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Community members rally around a Warner Robins business after copper theft.

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'I needed help' | Stolen copper returned after Houston County community rallies around business

It was a chilly December morning when employees at a Warner Robins business gathered to discuss their upcoming Christmas bonuses. The mood was festive, but an undercurrent of anxiety loomed over the meeting. Just days earlier, they learned that thousands of dollars' worth of copper had been stolen,...

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