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The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections held its last meeting at 2525 Pio Nono Ave. on June 15. The office is moving to the old Sears location at Macon Mall.

Board of Elections on the verge of moving to Macon Mall

New elections office is expected to open on the ground floor of the old Sears in early July with an official grand opening planned for later
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 16, 2023
'Mid-City Square' prospecting and clearing for 'East Bank' development

‘Mid-City Square’ prospecting and clearing for ‘East Bank’ development

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners finally select elections superior and appoint board members after lawsuit dismissed
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 8, 2023
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections members and staff take a look at the new office inside the lower level of the old Sears at Macon Mall.

Elections board raises concerns about voter accessibility at new mall location

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections staff is excited about larger offices, but techs are worried about storage and placement of vote drop box
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 22, 2023

Mayor Miller: Economic development key to Macon’s future and crime reduction

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller reflected on 2022 and looked ahead to 2023 projects affecting the community during a recent taping of Ask Mayor Miller
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 5, 2023
Macon Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart began an October called meeting by sharing concerns about a report of possible board member misconduct.

2023 Preview – Part 3: MWA probes, school planning, going green, new affordable housing and riverfront development plans

The Macon Newsroom has compiled 20 things to look for in 2023 in a 4-part series that will be published this week
Liz Fabian and Laura Corley
December 28, 2022
Dan Anthony Sims, the Bibb County Board of Education's sole finalist for superintendent, visits students at a Bibb County Elementary School on Monday, April 25, 2022.

2023 Preview – Part 2: School enrollment, building boom, road safety, delayed response times and Eisenhower improvements

The Macon Newsroom has compiled 20 things to look for in 2023 in a 4-part series that will be published this week
Liz Fabian and Laura Corley
December 27, 2022
After a man was shot in the Full House Tavern parking lot early Monday, the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission is considering revoking the permit allowing a restaurant with live entertainment in the old Olive Garden location.

P&Z: Full House Tavern violated permit; New business signs, personal care homes

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission to consult attorney following shooting at new restaurant on Bloomfield Road across from Macon Mall
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 13, 2022

Mayor Miller: Gray Hwy speed drop, moving log trucks off MLK, proposed taxes for Navicent’s indigent care

In this month's Ask Mayor Miller, he discusses Macon-Bibb development plans, transportation issues and his wish list for Costco and Trader Joe's
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 30, 2022
Amphitheater on track as Macon-Bibb funds $36 million in capital improvements

Amphitheater on track as Macon-Bibb funds $36 million in capital improvements

Final amphitheater design unveiled for Macon-Bibb County Commissioners during committee meeting
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 8, 2022

Mayor says violence prevention is working, I-16 homeless camp cleared, Macon Mall renovation progressing

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answered the public's questions through the Center for Collaborative Journalism's Ask Mayor Miller
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 1, 2022
Members of the Macon-Bibb County Bicentennial Committee look over sample logos during their September meeting at City Hall. The diverse group of local leaders is planning events to commemorate the city's 200th anniversary in 2023.

Macon’s 2023 Bicentennial events will honor city’s history with indigenous, slave contributions

Yearlong celebration kicks off in December with Mayor’s Sneaker Ball and debut of movie chronicling the struggles, accomplishments and foundation for future greatness
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 30, 2022
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