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Mayor Lester Miller congratulates the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for bringing $652 million in anticipated new investment to the county in 2022.

Industrial Authority welcomes a half-billion in new investment in its 60th year

2022 was a ‘banner year’ for the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority and presented more than $3 million to county and school board coffers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 30, 2022
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections has been without an elections supervisor since January.

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections hires Atlanta attorney in rift with mayor over supervisor selection

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says legal wrangling could delay hire until after November election
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 1, 2022
The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted against adding consideration of the Board of Elections supervisor candidate to Tuesday's committee agenda.

‘Just a mess,’ elections board member says as Macon-Bibb reopens search for supervisor

Commission rejected putting consideration of Board of Elections’ sole candidate on committee agenda
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 11, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Charles L. Finkley Jr., Corey A. Hull, Jeffrey Ruggieri, Sungman Kim

4 finalists announced for Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning director

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission will soon name a replacement for retiring executive director Jim Thomas
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 18, 2022
Looking for work? Macon-Bibb industries are hiring

Looking for work? Macon-Bibb industries are hiring

Kumho Tire is holding a job fair June 10 at Central Georgia Technical College
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 9, 2021
After a difficult year for business and industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports that companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million possible in total investments.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 2

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
December 27, 2020
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce launched a new greatermaconworks.com website to better connect workers with employers and strengthen the local workforce.

Need a job or workers? Macon Chamber offers technology to help

Liz Fabian, Center for Collaborative Journalism
November 20, 2020
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