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The Macon Newsroom

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections has been searching for a new elections supervisor since January.

Elections board takes Macon-Bibb mayor, county commissioners to court over supervisor selection

Superior Court judge asked to block Lester Miller’s plan to select supervisor candidate through a bi-partisan committee
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 19, 2022
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections has been without an elections supervisor since January.

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections hires Atlanta attorney in rift with mayor over supervisor selection

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says legal wrangling could delay hire until after November election
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 1, 2022
Macon Water Authority special counsel David Cooke passes out copies of his report on the conduct of MWA Board Member Desmond Brown during a called meeting in January.

Water Authority weighs new ‘elder abuse’ claims against Desmond Brown

MWA delays vote on asking governor to remove Brown for abuse of power or forward case for potential prosecution
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 4, 2022
Former District Attorney David Cooke, left, delivers his special counsel report on Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown during a called meeting in January.

“Blatant conflict of interest” leads to censure of Macon Water Authority board member

Through his company, District 2’s Desmond Brown billed the authority for more than $46K for a client’s flood damage
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 28, 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
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum's book has been called a classic look at the psychology of racism.

Noted Attorney To Share Message with Mercer Students

Nicole Bailey-Covin, Engagement Coordinator/Reporter
September 23, 2020
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