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Macon-Bibb County Executive Director of Community Affairs Henry Ficklin gives commissioners a report Feb. 8 on agencies tapped to receive more than $1.8 million in American Rescue Plan Funds to fight crime.

Macon-Bibb commission to get briefing on anti-violence measures

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 15, 2022

ASK MAYOR MILLER: Mall deal, trash issue, crime fighting and blight fight

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 15, 2021
Pawn Shop owner Howard Reed urges Macon-Bibb Commissioners to vote against 90-day moratorium on licensing new shops.

Pawn Shop owners protest Macon-Bibb licensing moratorium

September 8, 2021
Twilight in Downtown Macon signifies a pending shift in security needs for nightlife safety, business owners say.

Sheriff deputy shortage leaves downtown Macon vulnerable to crime, leaders say

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 30, 2021
U.S. Army Capt. Hunter Mentz tells Macon-Bibb County's mayor and commissioners how his unit will help the county fight violent crime.

U.S. Army helping combat violence in Macon-Bibb communities

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 27, 2021

Mayor talks trash delays, off-road vehicles taking over streets, public safety and COVID-19 funds

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 11, 2021
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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 7, 2021

Mayor Miller’s plans for crime, blight, homelessness, economic development

February 26, 2021
Carl Fambro sitting in front of one of his Mercer University memorabilia filled walls. His favorite part about owning a restaurant is the community involvement and connecting the people of Mercer Village with his chicken wings.

Cost of Violence: Understanding the impact of violent crime on communities

Keren Landman, For The Telegraph
August 10, 2020
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office "Operation Overwatch" caught a shooting on camera last summer off Houston Avenue.

Macon-Bibb to use cameras to fight crime; New sales tax sought to roll back property tax; Centreplex, courthouse upgrades   

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 6, 2020

‘Girls can be angry.’ New council working to help Bibb County girls stay out of trouble

Joe Kovac Jr.
October 17, 2019

Peacing Together: Youth Voices on Violence

Sonya Green, CCJ Engagement Coordinator
October 11, 2019
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