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Downtown Macon businesses saw an increased law enforcement presence last weekend as officers checked for security camera compliance in the wake of this month's shooting that injured four people.

Increased law enforcement presence follows downtown shooting

Sheriff’s deputies and code enforcement officers crack down on illegal food vendors in visit to late night businesses
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 28, 2022
First responders shut down MLK Jr. Blvd. following the July 7 crash  that resulted in a Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority bus landing on top of an SUV.

Macon-Bibb Transit strengthens driving policy after July bus crash, violations

Drivers will be suspended five days following the first blatant traffic violation and terminated on the second offense according to the new policy
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 3, 2022
CCJ Top Takeaways from Macon-Bibb Commission

CCJ Top Takeaways from Macon-Bibb Commission

Commissioners heard updates on Family Justice Center, Mental Health Matters, fire training center
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 19, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison signs the resolution Thursday to provide up to $44 million in bonds for the renovation of Macon Mall and new amphitheater.

UDA signs off on Macon Mall bonds, waives taxes for Baconsfield apartments

Central City Commons developers met with the Urban Development Authority about downtown project
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 15, 2022
A tribute to Sgt. William "Bill" Gay sits in the lobby of the Bibb County Sheriff's Annex Building after his death from COVID-19.

Fallen Bibb deputy’s COVID-19 case is ‘line of duty’ death

Sgt. William “Bill” Gay is believed to have contracted coronavirus during a summer training class where at least 4 fell ill
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 28, 2021
CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

New trash contract, fire training center, sale to Quik Trip, Centreplex alarm upgrade and business licensing changes.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 20, 2021
Ten-year veterans of Macon-Bibb public safety will be eligible for annual bonuses under a plan passed Tuesday to retain workers and curb staff shortages.

Macon-Bibb pay raises aim to boost public safety as taxes cut

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 18, 2021
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