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Macon Water Authority executives review plans to correct flooding problems in south Bibb County near Nowell Estates.

MWA knows how to fix south Bibb flooding, but here’s why it still may take years

The Macon Water Authority’s project in Nowell Estates could have been shelved if not for negotiations with Army Corps of Engineers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 3, 2023
Interim Macon Water Authority Executive Director Ron Shipman, center, listens as Personnel Committee Chair Anissa Jones-Aiken suggests the authority offer Shipman the permanent position.

Judge quashes D.A.’s Water Authority subpoenas; MWA moves to hire Ron Shipman for permanent position

Shipman has been serving as interim president and executive director of the Macon Water Authority since December and has the votes when the full board meets next month
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 17, 2023
The Macon Water Authority held its last meeting of the year Thursday amid a strained atmosphere over the District Attorney's investigation into the alleged board misconduct of four members.

Judge halts MWA grand jury probe of what chairman calls ‘bully group’

Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart cancels his recognition ceremony at final meeting due to ‘current atmosphere’ on board he asked DA to investigate
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 2, 2022
Ron Shipman was honored recently for his work on Georgia Power's SOAP project to build a solar field in the encroachment area north of Robins Air Force Base.

MWA votes to hire Ron Shipman as interim executive director

The retired Georgia Power executive could be the first African American in the executive director role
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
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