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Interim Macon Water Authority Executive Director Ron Shipman, center, listens as Personnel Committee Chair Anissa Jones-Aiken suggests the authority offer Shipman the permanent position.

Judge quashes D.A.’s Water Authority subpoenas; MWA moves to hire Ron Shipman for permanent position

Shipman has been serving as interim president and executive director of the Macon Water Authority since December and has the votes when the full board meets next month
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 17, 2023
$250K in repairs at new South Bibb rec center; Commission OKs freight study

$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
The Macon Water Authority held its last meeting of the year Thursday amid a strained atmosphere over the District Attorney's investigation into the alleged board misconduct of four members.

Judge halts MWA grand jury probe of what chairman calls ‘bully group’

Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart cancels his recognition ceremony at final meeting due to ‘current atmosphere’ on board he asked DA to investigate
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 2, 2022
The Macon Judicial Circuit is partnering with volunteer attorneys to help qualified offenders hide their criminal backgrounds from public view.

Criminal record hindering your future? Attorneys want to help

Records Restriction Town Hall webinar explains Georgia requirements to hide criminal past
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 7, 2021
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