
$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

New water safety rules for Macon-Bibb’s Amerson River Park
Commissioner Elaine Lucas continues protest of Macon-Bibb Transit Authority fare increase

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

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

$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

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

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

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

EPD: Macon now stormwater compliant after 2018 fines
Bibb School System strikes deal for reduced stormwater fees

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

“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