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The Macon Newsroom

Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Executive Director Stephen Adams gives his report during the authority's May meeting.

Ethics Commission: MBCIA acted in ‘good faith’ in SPLOST campaign contribution

Authority not fined for violation, agenda highlights include selling Allied building, renovations at airport, sprucing up the lobby and hiring brand ambassador 
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 19, 2025
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Macon-Bibb OKs FY26 budget, communication upgrades, auditorium contractor

Commissioners also agree to let Secretary of State out of office lease, deny alcohol license for vice mart operating in Pleasant Hill
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 18, 2025
South Bibb County is slated for a new Publix-type shopping center, outparcels and apartments in one development off Houston Road.

Grocery, apartments approved in first mixed-use project under P&Z’s new rules

Wright Family Developments plans 72-unit workforce housing with shopping center at Houston and Sardis Church roads
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 10, 2025
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 Macon-Bibb hires manager for new arena project, OKs borrowing $50M for road paving

Commissioners fund enhanced safety measures for Academy of Classical Education, settle property tax dispute with charter school
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 4, 2025
Send questions for Ask Mayor Miller to mercerccj@gmail.com.

Macon-Bibb seeks proposals amid calls for new jail 

Mayor Lester Miller discusses SPLOST priorities, floats new $350M development creating up to 300 jobs during Ask Mayor Miller
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 2, 2025
Macon-Bibb County hired Street Scan to evaluate all the county roads to prioritize $50 million in paving projects that are expected to get underway later this year.

Moving toward better and safer streets, new downtown worker parking plan

Pedestrian safety push in repaving, Trump-era changes made to grant, downtown workers might have new parking option
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 22, 2025
FY26 Budget nears $220M, MBC tightens cybersecurity, spends more speed camera revenue

FY26 Budget nears $220M, MBC tightens cybersecurity, spends more speed camera revenue

Macon-Bibb County postponed decision on Midtown Daiquiri bar's alcohol license after mass shooting kills 3 and wounds 6
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 21, 2025
Mayor Lester Miller explains the rationale for putting a new jail at Seventh and Lower Poplar streets during a bus tour with county commissioners on May 13.

Macon’s SPLOST project list tops $1B

Video: Ride along with Macon-Bibb leaders on a bus tour of 8 sites that could receive a portion of the $450 million
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 19, 2025
The Flying Biscuit Cafe is weeks away from opening in the old Michael's on Mulberry location at the corner of Second Street in downtown Macon.

P&Z approves signs for new downtown restaurant, OKs Beall’s Hill demolition

Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning accepts Design Review Board recommendations on historic district projects
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 13, 2025
The Macon Newsroom's "On The Agenda" provides periodic updates on actions taken by local Macon-Bibb County boards and authorities.

UDA boosts lofts, Rosa Parks Square delay, celebrating arts, fighting over fries

Highlights from Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority, Friends of Rosa Parks Square, Macon Arts Alliance and downtown
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 12, 2025
A security officer directs traffic on New Forsyth Road at the Academy for Classical Education during morning arrivals.

P&Z approves ACE campus expansion despite traffic concerns

Neighboring businesses object to Academy for Classical Education using Preston Court for access to new parking lot
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 29, 2025
Battling opioid abuse, improving handicapped access for voters, courthouse update

Battling opioid abuse, improving handicapped access for voters, courthouse update

The Macon Newsroom summarizes recent public meetings of the boards of health and elections and SPLOST Advisory Committee
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 24, 2025
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