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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 citys 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
eorgia Power’s rate case calls for 12% increases in electricity rates over the next two years, but the nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle and reimbursement for fuel costs could add to the burden on ratepayers. The Georgia Public Service Commission is expected to vote on the 2022 rate case by Dec. 20

Opponents complain Georgia Power’s planned rate hike will squeeze household budgets

Stanley Dunlap, The Georgia Recorder
September 28, 2022
A look at the inside the Bibb County Librarys new building at 5494 Forsyth Road. Friends of the Library spent months cleaning the building and organizing donated books to be sold.

Public invited to tour what will become Bibb County’s newest library branch

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
September 28, 2022

A Storied Guest House

Evey Wilson Wetherbee
September 28, 2022
Sean ONeill, 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 countys newest passive park projects.

Bibb County’s hidden gems of nature may surprise you

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 23, 2022
An expecting couple takes part in an abortion rights protest in Atlanta, May 14, 2022.

Yes, expecting parents in Georgia can now claim their embryo as a dependent

Ross Williams and Jill Nolin, The Georgia Recorder
September 21, 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 Watsons 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
Bibb Schools Chief Information Officer Kevin Adams informs the school board that more students are enrolled this school year than originally projected.

Bibb Schools enrollment headed in ‘a very positive direction’

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
September 16, 2022

A Delightful Overgrown Cottage

Evey Wilson Wetherbee
September 15, 2022
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