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New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 7, 2022
Commissioner Al Tillman unsuccessfully requests a point of personal privilege to discuss the county's 50 homicides during Tuesday's meeting before scheduled site visits and executive session.

Macon-Bibb streamlines process for streetlights, funds School Justice Partnership position, issues several alcohol licenses, sidesteps violence discussion before site visits

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 15, 2022

Hoarder crackdown begins in Macon

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 19, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers questions from the Center for Collaborative Journalism's Ask Mayor Miller segment in March.

Mayor Miller speaks on feasibility of mall project, trash, blight, $35 million in new funding, staffing, city auditorium and pool season

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 23, 2022

Mayor Miller talks trash pickup, crime, CCP gate demolition, Macon Mall

February 9, 2022

ASK MAYOR MILLER: Mall deal, trash issue, crime fighting and blight fight

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 15, 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
Garbage piled up outside a residence on Laura Ann Place in Macon June 18

How much does Macon pay for trash, recycling pickup? Here’s a breakdown

Jenna Eason, The Telegraph
July 9, 2021
Macon's municipal solid waste landfill is closed to household garbage and will only accept construction and demolition bulky waste until the end of the year.

Now that Macon’s landfill is closing, what’s next for your trash?  

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 29, 2021
The trash was placed at the curb on Laura Ann Place off of Forest Hill Road earlier this month.

What’s up with the Landfill and my trash?

Grant Blankenship, Georgia Public Broadcasting
June 29, 2021
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers your questions each month through the Center for Collaborative Journalism.

Mayor explains plans to combat violence, resolve trash issues and pension problems

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 25, 2021

Mayor talks trash delays, off-road vehicles taking over streets, public safety and COVID-19 funds

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 11, 2021
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