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Macon-Bibb doles out $10M in SPLOST projects, $274K in CDBG grants

Macon-Bibb doles out $10M in SPLOST projects, $274K in CDBG grants

Short-lived federal spending freeze was not expected to affect grants to nonprofits, Mayor says
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 30, 2025
New Year's Eve hotel demolition creates downtown development opportunity

New Year’s Eve hotel demolition creates downtown development opportunity

Macon-Bibb to lure grocery stores, spend millions in school zone ticket revenue, allocate American Rescue Plan Act and SPLOST funds
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 20, 2024
$500K for mental health, Walnut Street upgrade, new Henderson Stadium consultant

$500K for mental health, Walnut Street upgrade, new Henderson Stadium consultant

Macon-Bibb agrees to $65K contract for former commissioner Al Tillman’s company to recruit programming for the county stadium
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 22, 2024
Macon-Bibb helps secure Robins AFB, preps for construction around City Hall

Macon-Bibb helps secure Robins AFB, preps for construction around City Hall

County Commissioners approve new engineer, accept Boy Scout project at Theron Ussery Park and deny Bloomfield alcohol license
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 7, 2024
Mayor expects more tax relief; Macon-Bibb streamlines employee grievance process, removes mandatory firing for positive drug test

Mayor expects more tax relief; Macon-Bibb streamlines employee grievance process, removes mandatory firing for positive drug test

County Commissioners approve $204 million budget, revamp policy and procedures manual, disperse grant funds
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 21, 2023
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Director Robert Walker, right, said SPLOST-funded improvements to the gym at Frank Johnson Recreation Center increased use of the facility.

Tour of Macon recreation facilities gives fresh perspective on needs

County Commissioners and Mayor Lester Miller visited Linear and Filmore Thomas parks and Memorial Park and Frank Johnson recreation centers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 13, 2023
Proposed $203.9 million budget includes 5-mill property tax rollback

Proposed $203.9 million budget includes 5-mill property tax rollback

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller presented his spending plan Tuesday evening before the County Commission votes June 20
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 17, 2023
Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest

Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest

The Macon-Bibb County Commission adjusted the SPLOST timeline as tax collections are running ahead of schedule
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 8, 2023
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, pictured here at the December meeting, is in a legal battle with the mayor and county commission over who has the authority to select the elections supervisor.

Ga. Senate bill gives Macon-Bibb clear control to select elections supervisor

Board of Elections sued mayor and commissioners to retain sole authority to nominate job candidate after Mayor Lester Miller planned to appoint selection committee
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 24, 2023
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners adjourned for the year Tuesday until they meet again on Jan. 10.

Macon forges formal relationship with Muscogee Creek nation that preceded city

The formal cultural exchange with the Native American people who predated Macon comes in time for city's Bicentennial Celebration
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 21, 2022
New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners funded multiple projects including a lease-purchase agreement for a fleet of new fire engines
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 7, 2022
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