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The Macon Water Authority's April meeting was cut short after tense exchanges and accusations of lying. The board also learned of millions of dollars of emergency repairs needed at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant.

MWA’s EPD permit at risk as board members allege malfeasance, accusations of lying

Millions in emergency repairs pending, Bechtel pulls plug on Facebook prompting Lucas protest, plus Unionville's complaints of low pressure
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 4, 2025
$3M in school speed camera fines to fund officer salaries, crosswalk upgrades

$3M in school speed camera fines to fund officer salaries, crosswalk upgrades

Macon-Bibb also starts borrowing against future SPLOST collections for property to expand Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 2, 2025
The Macon Newsroom provides regular news updates from Macon-Bibb County boards, authorities, and commissions.

New pedestrian safety measures, Bicentennial Park opening, Transit driver shortage

This Macon-Bibb agenda recap includes Pedestrian Safety Review Board, Urban Development Authority and Transit Authority
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 1, 2025
A new automated traffic camera outside Rutland Middle School on Skipper Road in South Bibb County.

Mayor Miller disputes ‘misleading’ reporting about school speed cameras

Allegations of skirting the law dominated Ask Mayor Miller that also covered road repairs, SPLOST spending, and luring new eateries, retail and hotel at Macon Mall
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 27, 2025
Macon-Bibb County crews work on the reversible lane on Vineville Avenue, but parts are getting hard to come by on the obsolete system.

Vineville ‘suicide lane’ near death

GDOT, Macon-Bibb must decide future traffic plan as failing equipment is obsolete
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 26, 2025
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approved plans to turn the European Auto Clinic at 570 Pine St. into a work/live space for an investment consultant.

P&Z approves auto repair shop conversion to live/work space

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning OKs historic district plans, defers case of treehouse expansion without permit
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 25, 2025
Recognition ceremonies drew a full house of attendees to Tuesday's meeting of the Macon-Bibb County Commission.

Spending 2018 SPLOST funds as voters approve tax renewal

Macon-Bibb allocated around $2M in SPLOST proceeds, honored local leaders in sports, public safety and tourism
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 19, 2025
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