Government & Accountability

Vineville ‘suicide lane’ near death
GDOT, Macon-Bibb must decide future traffic plan as failing equipment is obsolete

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

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

Painting Macon pink for the 43rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Visit Macon is incentivizing local businesses to decorate in the Pinkest Party's signature hue for this month’s festivities from March 21-30

Macon-Bibb P&Z selects firm for housing study
Planning & Zoning compromises with homeowners over historic renovations

Macon Water Authority spars over purchasing policy, alleged violations
Talk of executives abusing policy with a ‘fox in the hen house’ prompt accusations of a ‘witch hunt,’ questioning integrity

Macon-Bibb buying vacant gas station, riverfront land for trail expansion
County Commissioners briefed on Macon Violence Prevention programs, crime-fighting technology and reduction in homicide rate

Mayor eying legislature, planning local tax senior citizen exemption, banking on SPLOST
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller updated the public about economic development, road work and issues with litter and the unhoused in this month’s Ask Mayor Miller