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$2.7M tapped for Macon road repairs; commissioners raise concerns over new GBI anti-gang task force

$2.7M tapped for Macon road repairs; commissioners raise concerns over new GBI anti-gang task force

Macon-Bibb Commissioners formally commended Mayor Lester Miller for the 500th demolition in the ongoing blight fight
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 3, 2023
New water safety rules for Macon-Bibb's Amerson River Park

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
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
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
A freshly blown pile of leaves sits in the gutter of Coleman Avenue. It is against the law in Macon-Bibb County to blow leaves and debris into the street.

Blowing leaves into the gutter could get you fined as water rates increase

Macon Water Authority urges people not to blow yard debris into the street as they grapple with stormwater management and higher supply costs
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 23, 2022
The Macon-Bibb County Board of elections held a called meeting Tuesday and reluctantly agreed to participate on mayor's committee to help select new supervisor.

Board of Elections members bristle over Mayor’s plan for a search committee

Mayor Lester Miller forms committee to choose elections supervisor after rejecting the Board of Election's candidate
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 16, 2022
A Macon Water Authority worker climbs out of the storm sewer as the crew works on clearing a storm drain in Mercer Village after flash flooding last fall. The EPD found the Stormwater Management Program to be in compliance for the first time since the county was fined $145,000 for documented deficiencies in 2018.

EPD: Macon now stormwater compliant after 2018 fines

Bibb School System strikes deal for reduced stormwater fees
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 22, 2022
Former District Attorney David Cooke speaks at Thursday's Macon Water Authority meeting about the censure of board member Desmond Brown. Cooke's special counsel investigation concluded Brown had a "blatant conflict of interest" in billing the authority for flood damage on behalf of a client of Brown's disaster mitigation business.

Board member censure fractures Macon Water Authority, stymies committees

MWA Chairman Sam Hart balked at removing District 2's Desmond Brown from committees after 'blatant conflict of interest' as authority also faces redistricting challenges
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 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
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