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Macon Community News

The Macon Newsroom

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's questions each month on Ask Mayor Miller.

Ask Mayor Miller: Tax cut, anti-gang efforts, expanding amphitheater, homeless services and mental health

Send your questions for Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller to [email protected]
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 12, 2023

Mayor Miller: Economic development key to Macon’s future and crime reduction

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller reflected on 2022 and looked ahead to 2023 projects affecting the community during a recent taping of Ask Mayor Miller
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 5, 2023

Mayor Miller: Gray Hwy speed drop, moving log trucks off MLK, proposed taxes for Navicent’s indigent care

In this month's Ask Mayor Miller, he discusses Macon-Bibb development plans, transportation issues and his wish list for Costco and Trader Joe's
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 30, 2022
Amphitheater on track as Macon-Bibb funds $36 million in capital improvements

Amphitheater on track as Macon-Bibb funds $36 million in capital improvements

Final amphitheater design unveiled for Macon-Bibb County Commissioners during committee meeting
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 8, 2022
Members of the Macon-Bibb County Bicentennial Committee look over sample logos during their September meeting at City Hall. The diverse group of local leaders is planning events to commemorate the city's 200th anniversary in 2023.

Macon’s 2023 Bicentennial events will honor city’s history with indigenous, slave contributions

Yearlong celebration kicks off in December with Mayor’s Sneaker Ball and debut of movie chronicling the struggles, accomplishments and foundation for future greatness
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 30, 2022
The Macon Auditorium is closed until September to allow for Phase 1 of a renovation project on the ceiling and basement.

City Auditorium goes dark for three months as renovation begins

Sheridan Construction and Smallwood design firm will work in two phases and complete the project in 2023
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 2, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison signs the resolution Thursday to provide up to $44 million in bonds for the renovation of Macon Mall and new amphitheater.

UDA signs off on Macon Mall bonds, waives taxes for Baconsfield apartments

Central City Commons developers met with the Urban Development Authority about downtown project
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 15, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers questions from the Center for Collaborative Journalism's Ask Mayor Miller segment in March.

Mayor Miller speaks on feasibility of mall project, trash, blight, $35 million in new funding, staffing, city auditorium and pool season

Send your questions to [email protected] for the Center for Collaborative Journalism's monthly 'Ask Mayor Miller' segment
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 23, 2022
Macon-Bibb County is renovating 104,000 square feet of Macon Mall to move several county offices to the west side of the shopping center.

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
Georgia Mobility Solutions posted online this design mockup of the JPods system linking downtown, Atrium Heath Navicent The Medical Center, Mercer University and Macon Mall.

Could solar-powered aerial gondolas carry patrons to Macon Mall amphitheater?

Mayor Lester Miller is considering new transit network as county moves forward with pickleball courts and outdoor event venue
February 9, 2022

Mayor Miller talks trash pickup, crime, CCP gate demolition, Macon Mall

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's concerns monthly with the Center for Collaborative Journalism. Send questions to [email protected].
February 9, 2022
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