Water authority blames ‘unusually high’ number of fires for dirt-tasting water
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department disagreed, saying fires were at normal levels recently.
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Macon Water Authority mum on dirt-tasting water
Macon Water Authority leadership remains silent amid ongoing reports of foul-tasting tap water across Bibb County.
‘It don’t make sense to kill somebody’: Macon’s homicides decline, but pain remains
Homicides in Bibb County are on the decline.
Water with ‘dirt-taste’ still safe to drink, MWA says
The water authority received a half dozen complains about tap water tasting like dirt.
Water authority approves 2026 budget, stalls on rate hike debate
Macon Water Authority board members approved the 2026 budget at its monthly meeting but couldn't agree on any of the proposed rate increases.
Ocmulgee Mounds closed amid federal government shutdown
Despite a red banner at the top of the U.S. National Park Service website indicating national parks would remain open during the federal government shutdown, the Ocmulgee Mounds are closed to visitors.
A year on, Macon-Bibb keeps public comments offline
It has been a year since the Macon-Bibb County mayor decided to stop livestreaming the general comment portion of the meetings, a move he made quietly without input of commissioners or notice to the public.
Macon Water Authority board mulls rate increase
The Macon Water Authority is considering a rate increase.
Macon-Bibb County Commission hires companies for jail expansion, new arena
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved two companies to design the jail expansion and a new arena.
Sex offenders list odd ‘homes’ as sheriff struggles to track
As the county continues to grapple with the growing problem of homelessness, vagueness in state law makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the sheriff’s office to keep tabs on the small portion of offenders who lack a fixed address.