
Judge quashes D.A.’s Water Authority subpoenas; MWA moves to hire Ron Shipman for permanent position
Shipman has been serving as interim president and executive director of the Macon Water Authority since December and has the votes when the full board meets next month

Judge halts MWA grand jury probe of what chairman calls ‘bully group’
Water Authority Chairman Sam Hart cancels his recognition ceremony at final meeting due to ‘current atmosphere’ on board he asked DA to investigate

Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract
Tuesday marked the last Macon-Bibb Commission meeting until Dec. 6

Blowing leaves into the gutter could get you fined as water rates increase
Macon Water Authority urges people not to blow yard debris into the street as they grapple with stormwater management and higher supply costs

Macon-Bibb rolls back tax rate, waives taxes for housing developers, hears Lake Tobesofkee safety concerns
The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved funds to resettle homeless, settle lawsuits from deputy crashes and enhance Cliffview Lake Park

Macon-Bibb cracks down on junk cars, property owners’ nuisance debris
Commission approves $105K in temporary lodging, electricity to light downtown alleys, $45K for Habitat for Humanity

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

Macon water bills going up after public’s crash course in stormwater
Macon Water Authority explored further delay in stormwater fee collection to allow for more education

Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss equity vs. equality
Commissioner Virgil Watkins proposes committing to Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive World Class Community