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Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Director Robert Walker, right, said SPLOST-funded improvements to the gym at Frank Johnson Recreation Center increased use of the facility.

Tour of Macon recreation facilities gives fresh perspective on needs

County Commissioners and Mayor Lester Miller visited Linear and Filmore Thomas parks and Memorial Park and Frank Johnson recreation centers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 13, 2023
The Reimagining the Civic Commons Studio conference brought more than 100 people to Macon from 11 cities across the country in April of 2023.

Visitors’ comments about downtown Macon, Pleasant Hill, might surprise you

The Knight Foundation partially funds Reimagining the Civic Commons Studio that drew leaders from across the nation to learn how Macon is leveraging civic engagement for a brighter future
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 19, 2023
Speed limit review, more street lights coming for pedestrian safety

Speed limit review, more street lights coming for pedestrian safety

Macon-Bibb Commission sets restrictions for 20's Pub alcohol license and accepts grant funds for courts and airport work
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 5, 2023
Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Tuesday marked the last Macon-Bibb Commission meeting until Dec. 6
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
Macon-Bibb rolls back tax rate, waives taxes for housing developers, hears Lake Tobesofkee safety concerns

Macon-Bibb rolls back tax rate, waives taxes for housing developers, hears Lake Tobesofkee safety concerns

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved funds to resettle homeless, settle lawsuits from deputy crashes and enhance Cliffview Lake Park
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 3, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Executive Director of Community Affairs Henry Ficklin gives commissioners a report Feb. 8 on agencies tapped to receive more than $1.8 million in American Rescue Plan Funds to fight crime.

Macon-Bibb commission to get briefing on anti-violence measures

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 15, 2022
The Macon Arts Alliance gallery at 486 First St. could soon be open Saturdays to lure business from guests staying at Hotel 45 down the street.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 27, 2022
Shane Edwards

Edwards named new Macon-Bibb fire chief during first meeting of 2022

Commissioners accepted more than $4 million in grants to help the homeless, improve downtown airport and Carolyn Crayton Park.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 11, 2022
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