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'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
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
Commission enacts alcohol license restrictions, funds runway, homeless prevention, Bowden Golf Course equipment

Commission enacts alcohol license restrictions, funds runway, homeless prevention, Bowden Golf Course equipment

Macon-Bibb Commission puts restrictions on alcohol licensing for 20s Pub after owner closed Thirsty Turtle bar following shootings
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 8, 2023
New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

New trash policy for downtown Macon as commission allocates $58M

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners funded multiple projects including a lease-purchase agreement for a fleet of new fire engines
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 7, 2022
Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

Tuesday marked the last Macon-Bibb Commission meeting until Dec. 6
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
Commissioners deny alcohol licenses, discuss street lights and school zone speed cameras in closed session

Commissioners deny alcohol licenses, discuss street lights and school zone speed cameras in closed session

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, executive session and regular meeting Tuesday evening
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 2, 2022
Macon Violence Prevention making progress, but more work is needed, organizers say

Macon Violence Prevention making progress, but more work is needed, organizers say

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and county commissioners got an update on progress made in the first year of the program
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 19, 2022
Macon-Bibb moves forward with road repair plan, funding Eisenhower work, but balks at weed spraying

Macon-Bibb moves forward with road repair plan, funding Eisenhower work, but balks at weed spraying

Macon-Bibb County commissioners agree to designate part of Anthony Road for late educator and make committee appointments
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 11, 2022
Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Macon-Bibb County Commission also agreed to hire Georgia Department of Corrections offenders for work details
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 5, 2022
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