Mercer provost dies at age 61 from apparent heart attack
Davis, 61, the university’s provost since 2012, oversaw the opening of Mercer’s health services school and record enrollment and research funding.
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Bibb County School District identifies elementary schools for possible closure
LH Williams, Porter or Hartley Elementary Schools may be closed as part of the district’s ongoing consolidation process.
Bibb County school board swiftly opts-out of homestead exemption
The exemption would have capped property value increases at the rate of inflation.
Wesleyan aims to improve connectivity to Macon, services to students
The college is looking to open a new charter school, which would help mitigate costs and allow the college to continue providing opportunities for its small student body.
Bibb Superintendent calls on community to help students perform
In an impassioned 40-minute speech, Sims highlighted improvements in test scores and programs and outlined ongoing problems with chronic absenteeism and funding for public education.
New South Bibb clinic off Houston Avenue to fill healthcare needs
County officials, headlined by U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop and Mayor Lester Miller, along with members of the chamber of commerce, held a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning to celebrate a new First Choice Primary Care clinic.
GDOT to rebuild Bass Road railroad overpass
A section of Bass Road will be closed for six months while the bridge is replaced.
Martha Christian led the way for women in the courtroom in Middle Georgia
The former superior court judge is remembered for how she treated lawyers, fellow judges and other courthouse staff with respect and kindness.
Schools and businesses close Wednesday as officials warn drivers to stay off roads
After Macon received about two inches of snow, local roads and interstates remain treacherous due to ice.
UPDATE: Bibb County School District closes Wednesday. Schools and government offices close as Middle Georgia braces for second winter storm in three weeks
A winter storm is poised to drop several inches of snow across Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon which, combined with sub-freezing temperatures, will make Macon roads “pretty treacherous” Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.