From Prison to Purpose | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Two former inmates, Melisha Johnson and Amy Barnes, are turning their prison experiences into a lifeline for others. After forming a mother-daughter bond behind bars, they now lead initiatives that offer judgment-free support to those reentering society. Johnson’s annual “Restoring the Broken” event draws people from across the country, while Barnes, once saved by the same program she now champions, insists addiction doesn’t define her. Even prosecutors are shifting toward fairness, recognizing prison isn’t always the answer. Their message? Help is available—and everyone deserves a second…