$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
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 Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow November 17, 2022
Macon-Bibb moves forward with road repair plan, funding Eisenhower work, but balks at weed spraying Macon-Bibb County commissioners agree to designate part of Anthony Road for late educator and make committee appointments Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow October 11, 2022
$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
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 Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow August 3, 2022
Macon-Bibb commissioners allege conflict in hiring ex-DA in convenience store case, order adult supervision for kids at Tobesofkee Six-hour commission meeting also covers road repairs, grant spending and loosens nepotism law Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow July 13, 2022
ICYMI: Macon-Bibb Commission sidesteps elections supervisor candidate Approved agenda items come up for a final vote May 17 during the regular commission meeting Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 17, 2022
‘Just a mess,’ elections board member says as Macon-Bibb reopens search for supervisor Commission rejected putting consideration of Board of Elections’ sole candidate on committee agenda Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 11, 2022
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 Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 6, 2022
Macon-Bibb P&Z restricts where convenience stores are permitted Health concerns from fuel emissions, impacts on crime and property values, and the prevalence of amusement machines give local leaders pause Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow January 25, 2022
CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb creates new holiday, ponders homeless survey, gaming machine limits Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow December 8, 2021