Macon-Bibb OKs $221.5M budget, plans for HUD funding Commissioners also spend $149K for Code Enforcement furniture, $27.5K for Tobesofkee fireworks Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow June 17, 2026
Macon-Bibb seeks $350M in bonds for arena, accepts $6M for airport expansion, hears complaints against Flock cameras County agrees to NewTown’s grant proposal for Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, lifts solid waste moratorium, adopts plan for trash facilities Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow June 3, 2026
No tax increase in Mayor Miller’s ‘hardest’ budget amid current challenges Macon-Bibb public hearing set for June 2 on $221.5 M spending plan prioritizing public safety Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 21, 2026
Up to 500 jobs coming to south Bibb, MGRC adopts Ocmulgee Mounds plan, UDA has buyer for Macon’s oldest church building This 'On The Agenda' report highlights the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 18, 2026
Miller: Early voting revamp, convention center demolition, new equine center? Macon-Bibb mayor has new early voting plan, confirms hotel purchase, convention center demo and horses on the river trail Liz Fabian, Civic Jouralism Senior Fellow April 27, 2026
Macon-Bibb proceeds to condemn blighted properties, design new $165.5M convention center County Commissioners agree to use eminent domain to remedy blight where owners have not complied with policy, accept $400K in grants Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 22, 2026
Macon’s future transportation network needs your input Macon Area Transportation Study planners want to hear from the public as they draft a new plan for the next 30 years Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 21, 2026
New Macon movie details, P&Z to decide mural’s fate, UDA eyes Dempsey cuts, MBCIA marks milestones This ‘On the Agenda’ report covers highlights from the Downtown Macon Community Association, Design Review Board, Urban Development Authority, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 10, 2026
Lester Miller speaks about vagrants, tax cut vote, Code Enforcement changes Macon-Bibb’s mayor faced multiple questions concerning issues with unhoused people, vandalism and feasibility of inmate work details Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 2, 2026
Macon-Bibb Code Enforcement now public safety; No alcohol license for 478 Lounge Commission divides 5-3 over both measures which drew the most debate out of 57 agenda items in the first meeting in over a month Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow. March 20, 2026
Want a say in Macon’s future? Transportation planners seek input P&Z hosting meeting at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in quest to update the Comprehensive Plan for Macon-Bibb Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow March 18, 2026
MWA’s Shipman remembered as authority hits meter milestone, sets lake fees Macon Water Authority board pays tribute to the late president and CEO who died unexpectedly a day after last board meeting Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow March 11, 2026