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Macon Community News

The Macon Newsroom

A look at the inside the Bibb County Library's new building at 5494 Forsyth Road. Friends of the Library spent months cleaning the building and organizing donated books to be sold.

Bibb County’s newest library branch taking shape

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
September 28, 2022
About 4,000 properties sold in Macon last year, many above asking price, which is driving up home values in the county.

Neighbors selling homes at a great price could cost you more money

Some property tax assessments skyrocket, but might not reflect what you will have to pay if rates roll back
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 20, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner Wade McCord briefs nearly 100 people who gathered at the courthouse steps for April's auction of tax delinquent properties.

Bargain houses help recoup taxes with Macon-Bibb’s new process

Tax Commissioner and Land Bank get homes back on tax rolls, ease blight through creative tax sales
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 23, 2021
Earlier this month, Macon-Bibb County Commissioners denied an alcohol license for Friends Food Mart at 3350 Houston Ave. due to safety concerns. Commissioners are now considering a moratorium on licenses in the 31204, 31206 and 31211 zip codes.

Public input sought as Macon poised to curb alcohol licenses

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 25, 2020

Bears’ Beat Report: Cruz Market

Amyre Makupson, CCJ Broadcast News Director
April 15, 2019
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