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Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 5, 2022
First responders shut down MLK Jr. Blvd. following the July 7 crash that resulted in a Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority bus landing on top of an SUV.

Macon-Bibb Transit strengthens driving policy after July bus crash, violations

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 3, 2022
Members of the Macon-Bibb County Bicentennial Committee look over sample logos during their September meeting at City Hall. The diverse group of local leaders is planning events to commemorate the city's 200th anniversary in 2023.

Macon’s 2023 Bicentennial events will honor city’s history with indigenous, slave contributions

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 30, 2022
Sean O'Neill, second from right, presents the Bright Farms hydroponic greenhouse proposal to Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning on Monday.

Hydroponic greenhouses to bring 300 jobs, put Macon out front of ‘really big’ trend

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 27, 2022
A freshly blown pile of leaves sits in the gutter of Coleman Avenue. It is against the law in Macon-Bibb County to blow leaves and debris into the street.

Blowing leaves into the gutter could get you fined as water rates increase

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 23, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller, center, takes a sip of water as county leaders gaze on Cliffview Lake, the site of one of the county's newest passive park projects.

Bibb County’s hidden gems of nature may surprise you

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 23, 2022
HGOR laid out plans for a new hotel, residences and office space in what could be a $350 million dollar investment in east Macon.

$350M development sought near I-16, Ocmulgee Mounds

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 21, 2022
Macon-Bibb County elections officer Tom Gillon, center, demonstrates how to operate voting machines at the board of elections office in this file photo. Gillon is the interim elections supervisor following Jeanetta Watson's retirement.

Elections board nominates new supervisor while attorney asks judge to block mayor’s selection committee

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 16, 2022
Commissioner Al Tillman unsuccessfully requests a point of personal privilege to discuss the county's 50 homicides during Tuesday's meeting before scheduled site visits and executive session.

Macon-Bibb streamlines process for streetlights, funds School Justice Partnership position, issues several alcohol licenses, sidesteps violence discussion before site visits

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 15, 2022
The old Darrell's tavern will be razed to make way for a new convenience store, but P&Z denied demolition of the neighboring old Handy Andy.

P&Z preps for ‘chicken wars’ with new Huey Magoo’s, OKs ‘unusual’ coffee shop, denies store demolition

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 14, 2022
A 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron E-11A aircraft outfitted with Battlefield Airborne Communications Node sits on a runway in Afghanistan in 2019. Robins Air Force Base is expected to pick up the BACN mission.

After JSTARS, what will sustain Robins Air Force Base in the future?

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 9, 2022
The Grand Opera House paid tribute to the life and service of Visit Macon's Steven Fulbright who died Tuesday at age 42.

Steven Fulbright ‘lit up every room’ before his untimely death at 42

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 8, 2022
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