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The Macon-Bibb County Board of Health is urging Mayor Robert Reichert and the county commission to mandate face coverings in public to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Macon-Bibb health board calls for mandatory masking to slow COVID-19

July 10, 2020

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a socially-distanced hearing Monday on a new downtown hotel, two new convenience stores and other items.

New downtown hotel, 2 convenience stores, Agape nursery move going before P&Z

July 10, 2020

Businesses can mandate masks be worn, but only Georgia's governor can mandate face coverings, according to Brian Kemp's executive orders.

What is considered ‘exposure’ to COVID-19? Macon business owners advised how to handle infections

July 9, 2020

Ill Americans Suffering Due to Medicine Shortage Caused By COVID-19

Ill Americans Suffering Due to Medicine Shortage Caused By COVID-19

July 9, 2020

Emanuel Lechuga, of LS Sanchez Landscaping, works Wednesday on a new welcome sign at the corner of Poplar and Second streets in downtown Macon.

New signs will welcome, guide visitors in downtown Macon

July 9, 2020

Cars snaked around St. Paul AME Church in Macon during a four hour coronavirus testing pop up Wednesday.

Macon Coronavirus Infections Doubled In Last 2 Weeks

July 8, 2020

Public hearing to discuss proposed Bibb school budget for 2021

July 8, 2020

A new Avid hotel could open as early as August of 2021 on this vacant lot at 567 Second St. in downtown Macon.

Another new downtown hotel planned; Macon Rocks Climbing Gym project update

July 7, 2020

CBIRF Marines simulate a search and rescue in a collapsed structure at Guardian Centers on June 19.

How this Middle Georgia training center prepares Marines for duty

July 7, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Macon-Bibb County began conducting business by teleconference in mid-
March.

COVID-19 concerns move Macon-Bibb meetings online again

July 6, 2020

Virtual town hall to discuss community support for schools reopening

July 6, 2020

Cadle posing with his plane after an Angel Flight mission.

Mercer Law Grad Flies COVID-19 Mission to Expedite Testing Results

July 2, 2020

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