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Ask Mayor Miller: More speed cameras, new housing, Macon in spotlight

Ask Mayor Miller: More speed cameras, new housing, Macon in spotlight

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller talks about helping the unhoused and the effects of an antisemitic demonstration at Temple Beth Israel
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 5, 2023
Mayor expects more tax relief; Macon-Bibb streamlines employee grievance process, removes mandatory firing for positive drug test

Mayor expects more tax relief; Macon-Bibb streamlines employee grievance process, removes mandatory firing for positive drug test

County Commissioners approve $204 million budget, revamp policy and procedures manual, disperse grant funds
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 21, 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 County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's questions each month.

Ask Mayor Miller: Public safety spending priority, tax rollback, river hazards and road work

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers questions emailed each month to [email protected] through the Center for Collaborative Journalism 
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 1, 2023
Proposed $203.9 million budget includes 5-mill property tax rollback

Proposed $203.9 million budget includes 5-mill property tax rollback

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller presented his spending plan Tuesday evening before the County Commission votes June 20
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 17, 2023
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's questions each month on Ask Mayor Miller.

Ask Mayor Miller: Tax cut, anti-gang efforts, expanding amphitheater, homeless services and mental health

Send your questions for Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller to [email protected]
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 12, 2023

Mayor Miller on crime, surveillance cameras, improving roads, choosing elections supervisor and cherry blossoms

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public’s questions monthly through the Center for Collaborative Journalism. Send yours to [email protected].
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 10, 2023
Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest

Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest

The Macon-Bibb County Commission adjusted the SPLOST timeline as tax collections are running ahead of schedule
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 8, 2023
Downtown Macon surveillance camera system spurs more debate

Downtown Macon surveillance camera system spurs more debate

The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to install a network of cameras at the request of Sheriff David Davis
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 22, 2023
Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets

Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets

Macon-Bibb Commission spends $9 million in SPLOST funds, sets new goals for minority business participation and approves streetlights.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 15, 2023
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