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Dale Folwell talks to reporters about hospital prices in June 2022. Behind him sits interim State Health Plan director Sam Watts.

How much should nonprofit hospital CEOs make? NC Treasurer’s report fuels debate.

Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban, Charlotte Ledger and North Carolina Health News
February 20, 2023
Bibb School Superintendents Curtis Jones and Dan Sims

What will Bibb Schools pay its new superintendent?

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
May 24, 2022
A Macon Water Authority Stormwater Management crew unclogs a storm sewer after flash flooding in Mercer Village last fall.

MWA adds stormwater credits, raises starting pay in critical staff shortage

Macon Water Authority chairman candidate Desmond Brown files bankruptcy as replacement sought for his vacated District 2 seat
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 18, 2022
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
The Macon Water Authority has approved $1.6 million in renovations for its Second Street headquarters.

Water Authority raises minimum wage, mandates masks in rise of coronavirus

Authority hires consultant for new leadership transition from 'toxic culture' in recent history
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 6, 2021
Macon-Bibb County workers who show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Sept. 30 can receive $250 for part-time employees and $500 for full-timers.

Macon-Bibb workers to get COVID-19 vaccination incentives totaling up to $800K

Commissioners approved $500 for full-time employees, $250 for part-timers with funds from American Rescue Plan
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 4, 2021
Macon Housing Authority CEO Mike Austin, left, shakes hands with former Macon Water Authority executive director Tony Rojas during his retirement celebration last month.

Macon Water Authority to pay $1.4 million settlement in Rojas exit

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 18, 2021
Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 15, 2021
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis hopes a new Outreach Center will help curb violent crime after a record number of homicides in 2020.

Shortage of deputies and firefighters leads to $1.9 million in overtime costs

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 11, 2020
Macon-Bibb County workers compete in the tug-of-war at the 2019 Employee Wellness Field Day in May.

Wellness time off for Macon-Bibb workers dies in committee

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
November 13, 2019
Can Macon-Bibb afford employee pay raises?

Can Macon-Bibb afford employee pay raises?

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
November 6, 2019
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