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Stores required to sell more food to get Macon-Bibb alcohol license

Stores required to sell more food to get Macon-Bibb alcohol license

County Commission cracks down on vice marts skirting aim of 2021 law, learns of energy savings and OKs airport contractor for runway extension
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 19, 2023
Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate

Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate

Macon-Bibb commissioners met Tuesday in the Committee of the Whole and discussed ramifications of new policies for streetlights and alcohol licensing
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 11, 2023
$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
Macon-Bibb could avert Transit Authority fare hike with federal funds

Macon-Bibb could avert Transit Authority fare hike with federal funds

The Macon-Bibb County Commission authorized spending American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover the cost of the pending 50-cent fare hike
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 19, 2023
Downtown Macon surveillance camera system spurs more debate

Downtown Macon surveillance camera system spurs more debate

The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to install a network of cameras at the request of Sheriff David Davis
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 22, 2023
Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets

Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets

Macon-Bibb Commission spends $9 million in SPLOST funds, sets new goals for minority business participation and approves streetlights.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 15, 2023
Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Tuesday marked the last Macon-Bibb Commission meeting until Dec. 6
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
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