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Streetlights, alcohol licenses, courthouse renovation, youth offenders draw debate

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 11, 2023
Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Director Robert Walker, right, said SPLOST-funded improvements to the gym at Frank Johnson Recreation Center increased use of the facility.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 13, 2023
$2.7M tapped for Macon road repairs; commissioners raise concerns over new GBI anti-gang task force

$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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 3, 2023
Landfill closing, new Business Improvement District and bus fare protest

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 8, 2023
Camera system approved for downtown Macon, road repairs for worst streets

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.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 15, 2023
HGOR laid out plans for a new hotel, residences and office space in what could be a $350 million dollar investment in east Macon.

$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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 21, 2022
Commissioner Al Tillman unsuccessfully requests a point of personal privilege to discuss the county's 50 homicides during Tuesday's meeting before scheduled site visits and executive session.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 15, 2022

Miller explains tax rate rollback, panhandler crackdown, road safety and future development

Ask Mayor Miller airs monthly on 13WMAZ-TV through the Center for Collaborative Journalism. Send questions to [email protected]
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 2, 2022
Macon Mayor Lester Miller announced in September that Macon Mall owner Hull Property Group announced plans  to donate property to Macon-Bibb County.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 10, 2021
CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

New trash contract, fire training center, sale to Quik Trip, Centreplex alarm upgrade and business licensing changes.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 20, 2021
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