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Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate

Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate

Macon-Bibb commissioners met Tuesday in the Committee of the Whole and discussed ramifications of new policies for streetlights and alcohol licensing
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 11, 2023
Speed limit review, more street lights coming for pedestrian safety

Speed limit review, more street lights coming for pedestrian safety

Macon-Bibb Commission sets restrictions for 20's Pub alcohol license and accepts grant funds for courts and airport work
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 5, 2023
New water safety rules governing Amerson Water Park could go into effect in late March with Macon-Bibb County Commission approval.

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
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners adjourned for the year Tuesday until they meet again on Jan. 10.

Macon forges formal relationship with Muscogee Creek nation that preceded city

The formal cultural exchange with the Native American people who predated Macon comes in time for city's Bicentennial Celebration
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 21, 2022
Commissioners deny alcohol licenses, discuss street lights and school zone speed cameras in closed session

Commissioners deny alcohol licenses, discuss street lights and school zone speed cameras in closed session

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, executive session and regular meeting Tuesday evening
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 2, 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
Top issues discussed and actions taken from commission meetings at Macon-Bibb City Hall.

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 8, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Paul Bronson, left, explains his rationale for designating Greenwood Bottom as Macon's Black Wall Street. Commissioner Elaine Lucas believes Cotton Avenue is the true origin of the city's African American entrepreneurship.

Where is Macon’s Black Wall Street? Commission debates Greenwood Bottom designation

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved airport expansion firms, City Hall upgrades, Complete Streets plan, anti-violence campaign
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 22, 2021
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