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Academy for Classical Education Principal Laura Perkins, second from right, during a recent meeting of the school's governing board.

Finances in flux, future uncharted for ACE

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
May 31, 2023
A tribute to Sgt. William "Bill" Gay sits in the lobby of the Bibb County Sheriff's Annex Building after his death from COVID-19.

Fallen Bibb deputy’s COVID-19 case is ‘line of duty’ death

Sgt. William “Bill” Gay is believed to have contracted coronavirus during a summer training class where at least 4 fell ill
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 28, 2021
Ten-year veterans of Macon-Bibb public safety will be eligible for annual bonuses under a plan passed Tuesday to retain workers and curb staff shortages.

Macon-Bibb pay raises aim to boost public safety as taxes cut

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 18, 2021
Twilight in Downtown Macon signifies a pending shift in security needs for nightlife safety, business owners say.

Sheriff deputy shortage leaves downtown Macon vulnerable to crime, leaders say

New 'Life at Night' committee working with law enforcement to create safer downtown streets after dark
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 30, 2021
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office "Operation Overwatch" caught a shooting on camera last summer off Houston Avenue.

Sheriff pilots new surveillance program

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
September 24, 2019
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