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Mayor Lester Miller said it's an insult to say the Brookdale homeless center is only a "bandaid" on the problem. He proposed spending $4 million for a United Way subsidiary to manage the operation for five years.

American Rescue Plan $18M to fight blight, food desert, homelessness

Macon-Bibb mayor says $37 Million in COVID-19 recovery plan money has been allotted to the county so far
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 13, 2021

Mayor talks trash delays, off-road vehicles taking over streets, public safety and COVID-19 funds

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 11, 2021
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Bill Howell leads prayer before Tuesday's meeting following the mayor's budget presentation.

Macon-Bibb mayor cuts funds to agencies, covers employee pay scale

Lester Miller focuses on community needs with no tax increase but plans to spend COVID-19 American Rescue Act funds to help agencies stripped in budget.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 19, 2021
A 30-minute meeting was all it took for the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections to lay aside concerns of a budget shortfall due to added expenses for Georgia's new voting machines.

Macon-Bibb elections will be fully funded, board members assured

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
June 30, 2020
COVID-19 forced Macon-Bibb County to hold a virtual public hearing on the Fiscal '21 budget which will require people to email questions and concerns to commission@maconbibb.us.

Concerned about Macon-Bibb’s budget? Here’s how to get your voice heard

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
May 29, 2020
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