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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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 22, 2022
Francar's restaurant owner Carl Fambro sweeps flash flood water from the front of his business in September.

Macon water bills going up after public’s crash course in stormwater

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 5, 2021
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Bill Howell shows a south Bibb County deer stand partially submerged after heavy rain in October of 2021.

Record rain deluges Macon Water Authority with flooding woes

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 8, 2021
Crews work off Houston Road on the Macon Water Authority's new $5.5 million pump station to serve industries in the south end of Bibb County.

Grow with the flow: $12 million boost to Macon Water Authority industrial capacity

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 13, 2021
After a difficult year for business and industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports that companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million possible in total investments.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 2

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 27, 2020
A whirlpool of stormwater catches trash in a drain during a summer thunderstorm in 2020. Beginning in 2022, stormwater management fees were levied in Macon-Bibb County for residents, businesses, industries and churches.

You’ll be paying for a rainy day under Macon-Bibb’s new stormwater utility

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 2, 2020
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