Macon-Bibb OKs $40 million in bonds for mall work

Commissioners endorse up to $4 million for food bank renovation, approve new energy loan program, contract work for homeless center, fund convenience center construction

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow|November 10, 2021

Macon Mayor Lester Miller announced in September that Macon Mall owner Hull Property Group announced plans to donate property to Macon-Bibb County.

The Macon-Bibb County Commission meets again at 6 p.m. next Tuesday to ratify all items passed in this week’s committee meeting.

The public is invited to comment on agenda items before commissioners vote at City Hall. Here is a recap of items discussed and actions taken during the Committee of the Whole.

Macon-Bibb calls for SPLOST election, approves grants

Macon-Bibb calls for SPLOST election, approves grants

The Georgia Public Safety Foundation will add a historical marker to the Macon grave of Georgia's first fallen state patrolman, William Frederick Black Jr.

Ga. Public Safety Foundation to mark Macon grave of first slain trooper

At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoing Commission approved revisions to the Comprehensive Land Development Resolution that regulates zoning.

Downtown dog hotel approved after P&Z changes regulations

$600K will fund master plan to reconnect Pleasant Hill

$600K will fund master plan to reconnect Pleasant Hill

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Mayor discusses Rivoli railroad crossing safety, imploding old hotel, building gondolas

Nimsy Gomez tries on a knitted shawl while going through clothes donated by United Farm Workers to a community of Latino laborers still recovering from Hurricane Helene east of Tifton. People were given the basics: food, hygiene products, baby formula and, with winter coming, warm clothes to help them endure the cold that will seep into trailer homes.

Georgia farm workers feel the burden of disaster recovery

Macon-Bibb calls for SPLOST election, approves grants

Macon-Bibb calls for SPLOST election, approves grants

The Georgia Public Safety Foundation will add a historical marker to the Macon grave of Georgia's first fallen state patrolman, William Frederick Black Jr.

Ga. Public Safety Foundation to mark Macon grave of first slain trooper

Kennnesaw State University architecture students present their final designs for a mixed use development in Macon's Greenwood Bottom neighborhood to residents and community leaders.

For Kennesaw State students, the first step in revitalizing Macon’s Greenwood Bottom is listening

At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoing Commission approved revisions to the Comprehensive Land Development Resolution that regulates zoning.

Downtown dog hotel approved after P&Z changes regulations

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