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MWA's Director of Water Services Gary McCoy, right, explains to the board how the entry for "Best of the Best" tap water in North America got stuck in Canadian customs and missed the competition.

MWA ends up dry in contest, but still may have best tasting water

Macon Water Authority was selected for having Georgia’s Best Tasting Drinking Water, but missed the international competition
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 7, 2023
An aerial view of the footprint for the new stone water tank Mercer helped construct in the Sabana Bonita community of El Cercado, Dominican Republic from May 31-June 17, 2023.

Unique Tank Construction Highlights Dominican Republic Work

Maura Rutledge, Center for Collaborative Journalism
July 3, 2023

Explainer: Stone Water Tank Construction

Kevin White, Center for Collaborative Journalism
July 3, 2023

Video: Better Water Access is Focus of Mercer Program

Samantha Vaquero, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 28, 2023
Mercer engineering student Lauren Folsom tosses rocks to Michael Nierodzik, who is also an engineering student. The students were helping construct a stone water tank in the Sabana Bonita community of El Cercado, Dominican Republic.

Mercer Students Get Hands-on in the Dominican Republic

Amelie Horace, Center for Collaborative Journalism
June 26, 2023

Dominican Republic water access is continued focus of Mercer engineering program

The Mercer on Mission trip continues the legacy of Dr. Mike MacCarthy
Taleen Hanna
May 24, 2023
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

MWA chairman seeks advice from DA, judge over alleged board misconduct

Ron Shipman named interim executive director candidate of Macon Water Authority and would be first minority to hold role
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 27, 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.

5 qualify for Macon Water Authority, including man who vacated the seat

Special election on Nov. 8 is to fill the unexpired term of Desmond Brown who wants to regain seat after failed run for MWA chairman
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 17, 2022
The Macon Water Authority's Kendra Finney, left, talks with property owners who attended committee meetings at Macon City Hall on May 19.

South Bibb neighbors will have to sell some land for flooding fix

Macon Water Authority to meet with property owners and hold stormwater credit workshop for businesses
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 3, 2022
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