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Bibb County Schools to explore VIP Academy closure

The Bibb County School District's virtual academy has faced declining enrollment following its opening after the COVID-19 pandemic. Community meetings to discuss a potential move will be held later this month.

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Why I’m running for school board: Amy Morton

Amy Morton shares why she's running for the Bibb County Board of Education Post 7 at-large seat.

Why I’m running for school board: Kerry Hatcher

Kerry Hatcher shares why he's running for the Bibb County Board of Education Post 7 at-large seat.

Bibb County School District once again considers shuffling students

At a town hall meeting organized Monday by the district, three dozen or so people — including elected officials, school board candidates, teachers and the mayor — listened to rezoning proposals and gave their input.

Initial rezoning options would balance enrollment, repurpose L.H. Williams elementary

The Bibb County Board of Education also extended $2,000 bonuses to qualifying full-time employees.

School officials take their message on truancy and literacy concerns to Macon barbershops

The Bibb County School District is holding a series of community outreach events to connect with parents.

Bibb County schools are catching struggling students before they fall behind

The district's attitude toward testing and progress has evolved behind more data collection and a deeper understanding of learning as a process.

Bibb school board candidates tout community ties, classroom priorities

Board member Lisa Garrett-Boyd is seeking reelection but will face off against three other candidates in the May primaries.

Maconites walkthrough schools with principals

The Principal for a Day program spanned 30 schools in the county and was organized by OneMacon, an economic development initiative for Macon, with the Bibb County School District.

School closures may be “inevitable,” consultants tell Bibb school board

A year after the board shelved a plan to close several elementary schools, the issue is back on the agenda again.

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