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A cemetery of more than 60 mostly unmarked graves was a factor in Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zonings denial of a new high-density subdivision at Oakview off Hartley Bridge Road.

Cemetery kills plan for new homes, but P&Z approves others over neighbors’ objections

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 24, 2024
The attorney for the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections will research Georgia law to see if the absentee ballot drop box can be moved closer to Macon Mall entrances.

Elections board to improve voter access at Macon Mall

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 22, 2024
The dormer of this house at 1783 First Ave. overlooks Jefferson Long Park and is down Craft Street from The Little Richard Resource House. The Georgia Department of Transportation paid CEA more than $180,000 to build it for a nonprofit created by Rep. James Beverly.

Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
July 18, 2024
Macon-Bibb tightens cybersecurity, funds road work, violence prevention

Macon-Bibb tightens cybersecurity, funds road work, violence prevention

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 17, 2024
Lovejoy Capital submitted these images with its proposal to invest $23 million in a public-private partnership to turn Macon-Bibb Countys Lake Tobesofkee to create a luxurious and immersive experience in nature that includes a world-class maze. Courtesy Macon-Bibb County.

World-class attraction, ‘glamping’ proposed for Lake Tobesofkee

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 16, 2024
The Macon Water Authority currently offers public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake six months out of the year, but the future is uncertain due to operating deficits.

MWA mulls future of public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake 

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 15, 2024
The Macon Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks input on freight issues to plan for 2050.

Have issues with tractor-trailers and freight trains? Time to speak up

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 12, 2024
Unhoused people were undercounted for years in Macon-Bibb

Unhoused people were undercounted for years in Macon-Bibb

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 10, 2024
The Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission enacted new regulations for placement of convenience stores in 2022 following a 90-day moratorium to study the issues.

P&Z stands firm to limit gas stations near homes

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 9, 2024
Bragg Jam marks its 25th anniversary this year, but the July 27 concert crawl is not the only lure to downtown this month.

Downtown Macon activities heat up this month

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 3, 2024

Ask Mayor Miller: Red flags in Community Enhancement Authority management

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 28, 2024
Attorneys and representatives for correctional health care provider, Wellpath, and for the state attended a hearing over the lawsuit at the Fulton County Superior Court on Monday, June 24, 2024. The new health care provider for Georgia prisons will start July 1.

Georgia prisons will soon have a new healthcare provider after contract was brought into question

Sofi Gratas, Georgia Public Broadcasting
June 28, 2024
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