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$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
Macon-Bibb OKs $500K for Brookdale showers, disperses grants and renews airport management contract

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 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
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
Macon-Bibb rolls back tax rate, waives taxes for housing developers, hears Lake Tobesofkee safety concerns

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 County Mayor Lester Miller discusses road repair priorities Tuesday during a six-hour commission meeting.

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
Top issues discussed and actions taken from commission meetings at Macon-Bibb City Hall.

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 8, 2022
ICYMI: Macon-Bibb Commission sidesteps elections supervisor candidate

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
The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted against adding consideration of the Board of Elections supervisor candidate to Tuesday's committee agenda.

‘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

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 County Planning and Zoning Commission Executive Director Jim Thomas, right, goes over agenda items before Monday's hearing.

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
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