
MWA knows how to fix south Bibb flooding, but here’s why it still may take years
The Macon Water Authority’s project in Nowell Estates could have been shelved if not for negotiations with Army Corps of Engineers

5 qualify for Macon Water Authority, including man who vacated the seat
Special election on Nov. 8 is to fill the unexpired term of Desmond Brown who wants to regain seat after failed run for MWA chairman

South Bibb neighbors will have to sell some land for flooding fix
Macon Water Authority to meet with property owners and hold stormwater credit workshop for businesses

Top executive leaving Macon Water Authority as chairman’s race goes to runoff
Gary Bechtel took 47 percent of the vote, putting him in a runoff with Desmond Brown, who received 30 percent

Macon Water Authority race pits incumbent against political newcomer
District 1 incumbent Anissa Jones defends gerrymandering claim as challenger Eleanor Welch is sidelined by injury

Voters to pick new chairman at critical time for Macon Water Authority
2 of the 3 candidates have sat on the board overseeing the MWA water, sewer and stormwater utility

EPD: Macon now stormwater compliant after 2018 fines
Bibb School System strikes deal for reduced stormwater fees

South Bibb neighbors demand MWA create plan to battle ‘horrendous’ stormwater flooding
Macon Water Authority hears multiple complaints about chronic flooding as Sheddrick Clark rejoins board in District 2

MWA adds stormwater credits, raises starting pay in critical staff shortage
Macon Water Authority chairman candidate Desmond Brown files bankruptcy as replacement sought for his vacated District 2 seat

Board member censure fractures Macon Water Authority, stymies committees
MWA Chairman Sam Hart balked at removing District 2's Desmond Brown from committees after 'blatant conflict of interest' as authority also faces redistricting challenges

“Blatant conflict of interest” leads to censure of Macon Water Authority board member
Through his company, District 2’s Desmond Brown billed the authority for more than $46K for a client’s flood damage

22 things to look for in 2022 in Bibb County
Center for Collaborative Journalism Civic Fellows Liz Fabian and Laura Corley preview what's expected in the coming year.