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
‘Make Music Day’ in Rosa Parks Square Sunday Macon marks 10th year of joining international celebration Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Semior Fellow June 16, 2026
Sewer extension approved, new industry seeks P&Z approval, Macon Water Alliance donates itself into budget deficit This 'OnTheAgenda’ report includes meeting highlights from Macon Water Authority and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow June 12, 2026
Mayor Miller discusses cameras, economic development, future plans for I-16 overpass 'Ask Mayor Miller' program delves into politics, tax cuts, Lake Tobesofkee planning, code enforcement on Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow June 4, 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
Visit Macon beckons the world during FIFA’s World Cup this summer, sees tourism uptick The Creek radio station marks 10 years with global outreach, new Red Clay & Roots tour visits local growers and farms Liz Fabian, Peyton Anderson Civic Journalism Senior Fellow June 2, 2026
Rapid Transit expanding, new electric vehicles and MBCTA’s free news subscription service Macon-Bibb Transit Authority also planning summer service fair, new library outpost for riders to access books at the transfer station Liz Fabian, Peyton Anderson Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 28, 2026
P&Z retracts decades-old window violation for 95-year-old, revamps staff review process Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning discovers prior approval granted in historic district case, reluctantly OKs fence variances for repeat offender Liz Fabian, Civic May 27, 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
P&Z OKs new Gray Hwy. eatery, overrules Design Review Board to enforce 27-year-old violation in historic district Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approves changes for Bass Road and Cavalier Drive projects, rezones new residential lots in old manufacturing zones Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 14, 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