
Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate
Macon-Bibb commissioners met Tuesday in the Committee of the Whole and discussed ramifications of new policies for streetlights and alcohol licensing

Tour of Macon recreation facilities gives fresh perspective on needs
County Commissioners and Mayor Lester Miller visited Linear and Filmore Thomas parks and Memorial Park and Frank Johnson recreation centers

$2.7M tapped for Macon road repairs; commissioners raise concerns over new GBI anti-gang task force
Macon-Bibb Commissioners formally commended Mayor Lester Miller for the 500th demolition in the ongoing blight fight

Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest
The Macon-Bibb County Commission adjusted the SPLOST timeline as tax collections are running ahead of schedule

Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets
Macon-Bibb Commission spends $9 million in SPLOST funds, sets new goals for minority business participation and approves streetlights.

$350M development sought near I-16, Ocmulgee Mounds
Macon-Bibb Commissioners shifted SPLOST dollars for $14M to buy 21 acres around old Bibb Mill to lure private developers for proposed retail, office and residential complex

Macon-Bibb streamlines process for streetlights, funds School Justice Partnership position, issues several alcohol licenses, sidesteps violence discussion before site visits
Commissioners visited the new convenience center on Fulton Mill Road and explored county-owned hidden gems of nature
Miller explains tax rate rollback, panhandler crackdown, road safety and future development
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Macon-Bibb OKs $40 million in bonds for mall work
Commissioners endorse up to $4 million for food bank renovation, approve new energy loan program, contract work for homeless center, fund convenience center construction

CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting
New trash contract, fire training center, sale to Quik Trip, Centreplex alarm upgrade and business licensing changes.