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New water safety rules governing Amerson Water Park could go into effect in late March with Macon-Bibb County Commission approval.

Macon-Bibb enacting new water safety measures for Amerson River Park

New rules prohibit unaccompanied children from entering river and can result in fine of up to $500 fine for violations, no life jackets
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 15, 2023
Cassidy and Alex Mims went before the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission last summer pleading commissioners  to allow them to keep the renovations on their home, which violate historic district guidelines.

Historic homes’ hidden costs, regulatory headaches catch folks off guard

Macon-Bibb’s Design Review Board routinely sees owners who run afoul of historic district guidelines and fail to seek required approvals
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 3, 2023
The Macon Water Authority held its last meeting of the year Thursday amid a strained atmosphere over the District Attorney's investigation into the alleged board misconduct of four members.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 2, 2022
First responders shut down MLK Jr. Blvd. following the July 7 crash  that resulted in a Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority bus landing on top of an SUV.

Macon-Bibb Transit strengthens driving policy after July bus crash, violations

Drivers will be suspended five days following the first blatant traffic violation and terminated on the second offense according to the new policy
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 3, 2022

Hoarder crackdown begins in Macon

By court order, Code Enforcement cleared two properties in west Bibb County and has other hoarder cases pending
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 19, 2022
Former district attorney David Cooke shares new information Thursday about the conduct of Macon Water Authority District 2's Desmond Brown, who was removed from committees at the called meeting.

MWA hears new claims member Desmond Brown “targets elderly”

Macon Water Authority stripped Brown from committees Thursday, contemplates removal from office for ethics violations
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 18, 2022
Former District Attorney David Cooke, left, delivers his special counsel report on Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown during a called meeting in January.

“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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 28, 2022
Unpaid downtown Macon parking tickets will triple your fine and could land you in Municipal Court.

Unpaid parking tickets land downtown scofflaws in court

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 14, 2021
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