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Interim Macon Water Authority Executive Director Ron Shipman, center, listens as Personnel Committee Chair Anissa Jones-Aiken suggests the authority offer Shipman the permanent position.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 17, 2023
The Macon Bicentennial includes a flame to represent the fire Native Americans took with them on the Trail of Tears and the passion burning within current residents to make the community a better place.

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
Liz Fabian and Laura Corley
December 26, 2022
Ron Shipman was honored recently for his work on Georgia Power's SOAP project to build a solar field in the encroachment area north of Robins Air Force Base.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 17, 2022
Joey Leverette, second from left, attended his last Macon Water Authority board meeting Thursday before tendering his resignation hours later.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 25, 2022
 Macon Water Authority race pits incumbent against political newcomer

 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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 3, 2022
South Bibb County Nowell Estates resident Mary Ann Chevalley was one of several neighbors enduring stormwater flooding who addressed the Macon Water Authority at its April meeting.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 8, 2022
A Macon Water Authority Stormwater Management crew unclogs a storm sewer after flash flooding in Mercer Village last fall.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 18, 2022
Macon Water Authority District 2 seat is now empty after attorneys concluded Desmond Brown legally vacated the office when he qualified to run for the at-large chairman's 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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 10, 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
Francar's restaurant owner Carl Fambro sweeps flash flood water from the front of his business in September.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 5, 2021
Crews work off Houston Road on the Macon Water Authority's new $5.5 million pump station to serve industries in the south end of Bibb County.

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
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 13, 2021
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