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Macon-Bibb County is expected to purchase the former Macon Charter Academy property and tear down this building to make way for affordable housing.

Macon-Bibb OKs purchase of old Hilton, former charter school

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 18, 2024
Washington Memorial Library celebrates its 100th year from November 2023 through October 2024.

Much more than books offered at Washington Memorial Library in its 100th year

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
January 15, 2024
Mika Shills crosses Spring Street in Macon with the red light going her way by about 20 yards from the crosswalk a few hours after another pedestrian was hit and killed near the same spot. Shills is careful about crossing Macon roadways on foot but says nowhere is really safe to do it. Theyll speed up and try to hit you out here, she said.

U.S. DOT declines Macon’s proposal to fix one of its deadliest roads – again

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
January 12, 2024
Wesleyan Woods residents packed the Jan. 8 Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing to oppose a high-density development of Rivoli Drive.

Wesleyan Woods neighbors lose battle over cluster homes

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 11, 2024
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Al Tillman, flanked by his family, resigned his District 9 seat at the conclusion of the Jan. 9 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Grants coming to reduce court backlog, curb violence, plant trees

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 10, 2024
The south Bibb County residential building boom that began in the 80s led to major flooding issues on the flat former farmland, but the Macon Water Authority is proceeding with stormwater drainage enhancements.

MWA takes next steps to curtail south Bibb flooding

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 8, 2024

AskMayorMiller: New jail, downtown development, reduced crime rates

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 3, 2024
Cherry Street Plaza does not have parking meters but motorists are expected to pay for parking with the ParkMobile app or by scanning the QR code.

2024 Preview – Part 4: More parking downtown, looming bus fare hike, Bicentennial finale, rising sewer rates

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow and Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 3, 2024
The future High Note Fixed Base Operation at Middle Georgia Regional Airport will be the only FBO in the world shaped like a guitar, visible from the air, Mayor Lester Miller said.

2024 Preview – Part 3: Guitar-shaped airport, new plan to attract business, pedestrian safety challenges and the fate of state charter schools

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow and Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 2, 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, visits with Macon-Bibb County Elections Supervisor Tom Gillon during an October tour of the new Board of Elections office at Macon Mall.

2024 Preview Part 2 – Elections, bus tracking, amphitheater, sports marketing, downtown health club

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow and Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
December 26, 2023
Demolition crews dismantle the old Joseph N. Neel store to make way for new residential lofts and retail space.

2024 Preview Part 1 – Building boom, Gray Hwy safety, school closings, honoring a hero, marketing Macon

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow and Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
December 21, 2023
$1.2 million each for public safety needs and Cliffview Park construction

$1.2 million each for public safety needs and Cliffview Park construction

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 20, 2023
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