Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
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
Showcasing servants and enslaved people who brought luxury living to Hay House
Macon’s historic mansion shares its research into 'Untold Stories' of service and sacrifice
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
Mercer to build new medical school along Ocmulgee River
UDA selling ‘Renaissance on the River’ site to university, buying old Napier grocery to help end food dessert
Macon-Bibb streamlines process for appointments to boards, authorities
7 new members of the Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board recently appointed after others' terms expired
P&Z’s new public comment policy, plus homeowner takes playhouse to a penthouse without a permit
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning could force changes to the accessory building erected without necessary approvals
New restaurant, food service store and government office at Macon Mall
Rhythm & Rally pickleball facility plans courtside eatery as another government office preps to move
Macon-Bibb’s airport transformation, SPLOST rec center work, emergency shelter grants
County Commission proceeds with contracts for High Note Aviation's guitar-shaped charter terminal, finishes 2012 plans for recreation
MWA takes land for improved drainage over property owners’ objections
Detention pond near Nowell Estates needed for Macon Water Authority to solve persistent south Bibb flooding
Ask Mayor Miller: Road paving relies on SPLOST renewal
Pondering more Macon-Bibb traffic cams, public safety issues, input soon on Tobesofkee ‘glamping’
Macon-Bibb doles out $10M in SPLOST projects, $274K in CDBG grants
Short-lived federal spending freeze was not expected to affect grants to nonprofits, Mayor says
Neighbors oppose townhomes in new subdivision at Rivoli and Bass
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning hearing interrupted by impromptu debate over public comments
South Bibb rezoning approved over neighbors’ flooding concerns
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approves yoga studio, auto repair shop, carriage house demolition but rejects roofing proposal
MWA seeks $72M from Macon-Bibb SPLOST to fix levee, stormwater issues
Local NAACP supports allocation to avert rate increase hardships for lower income households
Proposed third mayoral term sparks debate
Macon-Bibb Commissioners vote 6-3 to ask Ga. General Assembly delegation to change charter to allow 3 terms for mayor
2025 Preview 5 — National Park update, SPLOST plans, new downtown store
The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
2025 Preview 4 — Otis Redding Center opens, Sardis Church red light, Mayor seeks 3rd term
The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
2025 Preview 3 — New movie studio, closing schools, higher water bills, safer streets
The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
Mayor wants new downtown convention center, paved roads and a third term in office
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller reflects on his first term and looks ahead to future projects on Ask Mayor Miller
2025 Preview 2 — New downtown gateway, industrial pathways for students
The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
2025 Preview 1 – Macon stars in ‘Superman,’ could lure World Cup soccer greats
The Macon Newsroom presents a 5-part series of 25 things to look for in 2025 with stories publishing Dec. 24, 26, 30 and Jan. 1 and 3
Macon-Bibb calls for SPLOST election, approves grants
Mayor Lester Miller and county commissioners held final meeting of 2024 hours after the inauguration ceremony for new 4-year term
Ga. Public Safety Foundation to mark Macon grave of first slain trooper
In 1940, Cpl. William Frederick Black Jr. of Macon was fatally shot during a traffic stop in north Georgia
$600K will fund master plan to reconnect Pleasant Hill
Macon-Bibb County accepted nearly $772K in grants for neighborhood planning, the judicial system, highway safety and spay/neuter programs
Mayor discusses Rivoli railroad crossing safety, imploding old hotel, building gondolas
Send questions to mercerccj@gmail.com as Macon-Bibb County"s mayor answers the public’s inquiries monthly on Ask Mayor Miller
Irving Tissue announces $600M expansion, 100 new jobs
Producer of household paper products currently employs more than 400 people in south Bibb County
New Year’s Eve hotel demolition creates downtown development opportunity
Macon-Bibb to lure grocery stores, spend millions in school zone ticket revenue, allocate American Rescue Plan Act and SPLOST funds
2025 Macon water rates higher than expected with future hikes pending
“We have no choice,” MWA board member says as charges likely to rise even higher to sustain, grow water and sewer system