Choosing contractor latest delay in planned Rosa Parks Square renovation Funds have yet to be raised for multi-million-dollar construction project going out for bids for a third time Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 10, 2023
New water safety rules for Macon-Bibb’s Amerson River Park Commissioner Elaine Lucas continues protest of Macon-Bibb Transit Authority fare increase Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow March 22, 2023
Macon-Bibb enacting new water safety measures for Amerson River Park New rules prohibit unaccompanied children from entering river and can result in fine of up to $500 fine for violations, no life jackets Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow March 15, 2023
$250K in repairs at new South Bibb rec center; Commission OKs freight study Public comments about crime led commissioners Al Tillman and Elaine Lucas to defend District Attorney Anita Howard Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow January 18, 2023
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
$350M development sought near I-16, Ocmulgee Mounds Macon-Bibb Commissioners shifted SPLOST dollars for $14M to buy 21 acres around old Bibb Mill to lure private developers for proposed retail, office and residential complex Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow September 21, 2022
Macon-Bibb streamlines process for streetlights, funds School Justice Partnership position, issues several alcohol licenses, sidesteps violence discussion before site visits Commissioners visited the new convenience center on Fulton Mill Road and explored county-owned hidden gems of nature Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow September 15, 2022
Macon-Bibb rolls back tax rate, waives taxes for housing developers, hears Lake Tobesofkee safety concerns The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved funds to resettle homeless, settle lawsuits from deputy crashes and enhance Cliffview Lake Park Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow August 3, 2022
Macon-Bibb commissioners allege conflict in hiring ex-DA in convenience store case, order adult supervision for kids at Tobesofkee Six-hour commission meeting also covers road repairs, grant spending and loosens nepotism law Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow July 13, 2022
Macon-Bibb cracks down on junk cars, property owners’ nuisance debris Commission approves $105K in temporary lodging, electricity to light downtown alleys, $45K for Habitat for Humanity Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 6, 2022
New library annex, architectural firm approved for Macon Mall renovation Macon-Bibb's mayor supports putting library with county offices at renovated shopping center that will include new amphitheater Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow February 25, 2022