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Macon-Bibb County leaders joined MHIRJ executives on April 13, 2022, to cut the ribbon on the new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

MHIRJ closes Macon maintenance facility less than a year after opening

The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority terminated the lease at Middle Georgia Regional Airport at the company’s request
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 4, 2023
Mayor Lester Miller congratulates the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for bringing $652 million in anticipated new investment to the county in 2022.

Industrial Authority welcomes a half-billion in new investment in its 60th year

2022 was a ‘banner year’ for the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority and presented more than $3 million to county and school board coffers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 30, 2022
Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Tuesday marked the last Macon-Bibb Commission meeting until Dec. 6
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
Macon-Bibb funds new airport director, renames Anthony Road, denies alcohol licenses for some convenience stores

Macon-Bibb funds new airport director, renames Anthony Road, denies alcohol licenses for some convenience stores

Agenda items passed in Tuesday's Committee of the Whole require final passage at the Aug. 16 meeting
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 10, 2022
In Phase III of the Treetops at Lake Tobesofkee, construction of 80 single-family homes has been approved on lots where building stalled in the 2008 recession.

Building boom planned in recession-stalled west Macon neighborhoods

Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission approved 257 new homes in three subdivisions near Lake Tobesofkee
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 28, 2022
Shane Edwards

Edwards named new Macon-Bibb fire chief during first meeting of 2022

Commissioners accepted more than $4 million in grants to help the homeless, improve downtown airport and Carolyn Crayton Park.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 11, 2022
The old Sears facade of downstairs at Macon Mall awaits renovation with an expected $40 million in bond financing through the  Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority.

What does $540 million in bonds sought for Macon-Bibb projects mean for taxpayers?

Macon-Bibb County’s industrial and urban development authorities are at the heart of the financing that leaders say poses very little risk
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 6, 2021
"Bolt," one of the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority's two electric buses, pulls into the garage. Supply chain challenges are extending time in the shop.

MTA’s ‘Sparky’ bus sidelined in supply chain woes; South Bibb route coming

Buses are expected to run to the Interstate 75 and Sofkee industrial parks next year
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 29, 2021
U.S. Army Capt. Hunter Mentz tells Macon-Bibb County's mayor and commissioners how his unit will help the county fight violent crime.

U.S. Army helping combat violence in Macon-Bibb communities

U.S. Army's Civil Affairs unit will conduct violence surveys, gather data and attend town hall meetings
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 27, 2021
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