
Macon-Bibb streamlines process for streetlights, funds School Justice Partnership position, issues several alcohol licenses, sidesteps violence discussion before site visits
Commissioners visited the new convenience center on Fulton Mill Road and explored county-owned hidden gems of nature

Macon Arts Alliance lands $100K NEA grant for COVID-19 relief
Macon Arts is one of 567 organizations divvying up nearly $58 million in American Rescue Plan funds

Mayor Miller explains property tax cuts, redistricting, bond financing, blight
Macon-Bibb County's mayor answers the public's questions each month through the Center for Collaborative Journalism

Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss equity vs. equality
Commissioner Virgil Watkins proposes committing to Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive World Class Community

American Rescue Plan $18M to fight blight, food desert, homelessness
Macon-Bibb mayor says $37 Million in COVID-19 recovery plan money has been allotted to the county so far

Macon-Bibb mayor cuts funds to agencies, covers employee pay scale
Lester Miller focuses on community needs with no tax increase but plans to spend COVID-19 American Rescue Act funds to help agencies stripped in budget.

COST OF COVID: River Edge loses $6 million as calls for help surged in pandemic
Macon-Bibb County services could be cut if revenue fails to return to pre-COVID-19 levels