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Tackling Macon's blight, closing landfill and conditions of jail discussed

Tackling Macon’s blight, closing landfill and conditions of jail discussed

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 26, 2021

Young voters are understanding the power of their voice at the polls.

Young Voters and Election Participation

Nicole Bailey-Covin
January 26, 2021

A new QuikTrip convenience store will be built on this vacant lot on Mercer University Drive near the Interstate 475 entrance ramp.

New life for Macon blighted properties, but what about Whataburger?

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 25, 2021

Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 15, 2021

Robert A.B. Reichert is the longest-serving mayor in Macon's history and the first leader of the consolidated government.

Robert Reichert in retrospect and his vision for Macon-Bibb beyond 2020

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 15, 2021

Cost of Covid: worship during the pandemic

Amyre Makupson
January 15, 2021

Macon-Bibb commissioners approve mayor's appointments

Macon-Bibb commissioners approve mayor’s appointments

January 12, 2021

Mercer Students on Living King's Dream

Mercer Students on Living King’s Dream

Nicole Bailey-Covin
January 12, 2021

Carol Kaplan, owner of Carol's Linen's in North Macon, is making shopping accommodations for her customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cost of Covid: Holiday Spending

Amyre Makupson
January 10, 2021

Retired Macon-Bibb fire chief Marvin Riggins, right, receives an honorary Kiwanis Club pin from Bob McDuffie as acting Chief Shane Edwards looks on.

Retired fire chief honored by Kiwanians as interim successor named

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 5, 2021

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis hopes a new Outreach Center will help curb violent crime after a record number of homicides in 2020.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 3

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 3, 2021

After a difficult year for business and industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports that companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million possible in total investments.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 2

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
December 27, 2020

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