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A man who was hit by a car on Gray Highway was lying in the road for about 25 minutes as he waited for an ambulance, patrol car and fire truck for help.

17 pedestrians died on Bibb County roads in 2021. How long did they wait for help?

Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow
April 8, 2022
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

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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 30, 2021
New trash fees, changes to alcohol licensing and jail issues debated

New trash fees, changes to alcohol licensing and jail issues debated

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 9, 2021
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis denies jail overcrowding after a photo circulated on social media.

Bibb sheriff needs millions in jail upgrades; Mental health plan, procedures questioned

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 3, 2021
Mayor Lester Miller announced Macon-Bibb County's Clean Streets Matter initiative on January 15.

Mayor Miller prioritizes homelessness, blight, public safety in first 30 days

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 2, 2021
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis hopes a new Outreach Center will help curb violent crime after a record number of homicides in 2020.

21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 3

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 3, 2021

WMUB Report: to serve and protect

Noah Grant, Student
November 2, 2020
Macon-Bibb County workers follow COVID-19 guidelines as they carry out vital services for the community.

How Macon-Bibb County employees will keep working during stay at home order

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
April 3, 2020
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
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office will consolidate its Outreach and Restorative Justice Center in the old Macon Rescue Mission. Prodigal Sons & Daughters, of Fairburn, had hoped to use the building for a youth rehabilitation residence.

Sheriff’s outreach center thwarts proposed teen rehab as P&Z ponders Forsyth St. revitalization, new house downtown and day care in NW Macon

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 6, 2020
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