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$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
New water safety rules for Macon-Bibb's Amerson River Park

New water safety rules for Macon-Bibb’s Amerson River Park

Commissioner Elaine Lucas continues protest of Macon-Bibb Transit Authority fare increase
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 22, 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
$250K in repairs at new South Bibb rec center; Commission OKs freight study

$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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 18, 2023
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections will hold early voting at two locations Nov. 28-Dec. 2 for the runoffs for U.S. Senate and Macon Water Authority District 2.

Saturday voting for Macon-Bibb, but limited early polling sites

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to hold early voting Sat. Nov. 26 at the Pio Nono office
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 22, 2022
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
Macon-Bibb moves forward with road repair plan, funding Eisenhower work, but balks at weed spraying

Macon-Bibb moves forward with road repair plan, funding Eisenhower work, but balks at weed spraying

Macon-Bibb County commissioners agree to designate part of Anthony Road for late educator and make committee appointments
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 11, 2022
HGOR laid out plans for a new hotel, residences and office space in what could be a $350 million dollar investment in east Macon.

$350M development sought near I-16, Ocmulgee Mounds

Macon-Bibb Commissioners shifted SPLOST dollars for $14M to buy 21 acres around old Bibb Mill to lure private developers for proposed retail, office and residential complex
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 21, 2022
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections will conduct a hand count audit of three precincts from the 2022 Georgia Secretary of State's primary race.

Political party reps spar over election staff comments as Bibb agrees to audit precincts

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections chair approves GOP-led audit, as special Water Authority election is set for November
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 22, 2022
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