
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

2023 Preview – Part 1: Bicentennial kickoff, $25 million loft project, school sensory rooms, downtown parking changes and new MWA leadership
The Macon Newsroom has compiled 20 things to look for in 2023 in a 4-part series that will be published this week

MWA votes to hire Ron Shipman as interim executive director
The retired Georgia Power executive could be the first African American in the executive director role

MWA executive director resigns less than a year on the job
The Macon Water Authority has called a meeting for this Thursday as the staff awaits an announcement about the future of the organization

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

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

‘No censoring Desmond Brown’ as he vacates Macon Water Authority seat
Brown qualifying for the chairman’s seat means he has vacated his office under the Georgia Constitution, legal minds concluded

MWA hears new claims member Desmond Brown “targets elderly”
Macon Water Authority stripped Brown from committees Thursday, contemplates removal from office for ethics violations

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

Grow with the flow: $12 million boost to Macon Water Authority industrial capacity
New pump, water lines, tank to supply Irving Tissue, Kumho Tire and future growth near Middle Georgia Regional Airport