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Macon Water Authority executives review plans to correct flooding problems in south Bibb County near Nowell Estates.

MWA knows how to fix south Bibb flooding, but here’s why it still may take years

The Macon Water Authority’s project in Nowell Estates could have been shelved if not for negotiations with Army Corps of Engineers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 3, 2023

Ask Mayor Miller: Crime prevention, illegal vendor crackdown, downtown parking, beautification and flooding

Monthly, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's questions that are emailed to [email protected]
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 3, 2023
A freshly blown pile of leaves sits in the gutter of Coleman Avenue. It is against the law in Macon-Bibb County to blow leaves and debris into the street.

Blowing leaves into the gutter could get you fined as water rates increase

Macon Water Authority urges people not to blow yard debris into the street as they grapple with stormwater management and higher supply costs
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 23, 2022
The Macon Water Authority's Kendra Finney, left, talks with property owners who attended committee meetings at Macon City Hall on May 19.

South Bibb neighbors will have to sell some land for flooding fix

Macon Water Authority to meet with property owners and hold stormwater credit workshop for businesses
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 3, 2022
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

Bibb School System strikes deal for reduced stormwater fees
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 22, 2022
South Bibb County Nowell Estates resident Mary Ann Chevalley was one of several neighbors enduring stormwater flooding who addressed the Macon Water Authority at its April meeting.

South Bibb neighbors demand MWA create plan to battle ‘horrendous’ stormwater flooding

Macon Water Authority hears multiple complaints about chronic flooding as Sheddrick Clark rejoins board in District 2
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 8, 2022
Former district attorney David Cooke shares new information Thursday about the conduct of Macon Water Authority District 2's Desmond Brown, who was removed from committees at the called meeting.

MWA hears new claims member Desmond Brown “targets elderly”

Macon Water Authority stripped Brown from committees Thursday, contemplates removal from office for ethics violations
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 18, 2022
Former District Attorney David Cooke, left, delivers his special counsel report on Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown during a called meeting in January.

“Blatant conflict of interest” leads to censure of Macon Water Authority board member

Through his company, District 2’s Desmond Brown billed the authority for more than $46K for a client’s flood damage
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 28, 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

Macon Water Authority explored further delay in stormwater fee collection to allow for more education
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

Rocky Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant violates overflow and suspended solid levels, plus MWA answers 121 flooding calls
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 8, 2021
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