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

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

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners funded multiple projects including a lease-purchase agreement for a fleet of new fire engines
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

Commissioners visited the new convenience center on Fulton Mill Road and explored county-owned hidden gems of nature
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 15, 2022

Hoarder crackdown begins in Macon

By court order, Code Enforcement cleared two properties in west Bibb County and has other hoarder cases pending
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

Send your questions to [email protected] for the Center for Collaborative Journalism's monthly 'Ask Mayor Miller' segment
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 23, 2022

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

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's concerns monthly with the Center for Collaborative Journalism. Send questions to [email protected].
February 9, 2022

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

The CCJ regularly interviews Macon-Bibb's Mayor Lester Miller. Send your questions to [email protected].
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
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?  

Five new covenience centers are being built for residents to deposit bulky items and recyclables
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

Have a question for Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller? Email [email protected].
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 25, 2021
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