Macon Water Authority approves bill relief, discusses new industrial growth
The Macon Water Alliance distributes money to nonprofits that can help pay water bills.
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Voters to decide leadership of Macon Water Authority board
Leadership at Macon Water Authority is in flux as three seats on the board are up for election in May and it is without a permanent CEO.
CEA chairman: Board, created to fix problems in Macon’s poorest neighborhoods, needs restructuring
The Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority needs to be restructured, chair says.
Code enforcement is now a public safety agency, Macon-Bibb commissioners decided
Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted 5-3 to reclassify code enforcement as a public safety agency at its meeting March 18, 2026.
Along a neglected corridor of South Macon, change is underway
Macon-Bibb officials say they’re making a significant financial investment that they hope will spur a revitalization along the South Macon corridor that has been long plagued by blight and crime.
Mini-grants, new amenities rekindle Pleasant Hill park
Macon-Bibb UDA uses mini-grants to jump start a stagnant public space and agrees to repair Third Street sidewalks.
Macon’s industrial authority recruits and keeps big businesses
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority has been working in the area for more than 60 years.
MWA institutes parking fee for public fishing at reservoir
The Macon Water Authority will now charge $15 per car for public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.
Hopkins takes over at Historic Macon
Historic Macon's new executive director began her first month at the local foundation this February. She takes the helm after nearly a decade with NewTown Macon.
Global leaders talk tariffs, Ga. workforce at trade & investment symposium
Global Atlanta hosted its 7th annual trade and investment symposium last week. Top leaders discussed tariffs, Georgia's growing workforce and developing industries.
Voters to decide leadership of Macon Water Authority board
Leadership at Macon Water Authority is in flux as three seats on the board are up for election in May and it is without a permanent CEO.
CEA chairman: Board, created to fix problems in Macon’s poorest neighborhoods, needs restructuring
The Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority needs to be restructured, chair says.
Code enforcement is now a public safety agency, Macon-Bibb commissioners decided
Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted 5-3 to reclassify code enforcement as a public safety agency at its meeting March 18, 2026.
Along a neglected corridor of South Macon, change is underway
Macon-Bibb officials say they’re making a significant financial investment that they hope will spur a revitalization along the South Macon corridor that has been long plagued by blight and crime.
Mini-grants, new amenities rekindle Pleasant Hill park
Macon-Bibb UDA uses mini-grants to jump start a stagnant public space and agrees to repair Third Street sidewalks.
Macon’s industrial authority recruits and keeps big businesses
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority has been working in the area for more than 60 years.
MWA institutes parking fee for public fishing at reservoir
The Macon Water Authority will now charge $15 per car for public fishing at Javors Lucas Lake.
Hopkins takes over at Historic Macon
Historic Macon's new executive director began her first month at the local foundation this February. She takes the helm after nearly a decade with NewTown Macon.
Global leaders talk tariffs, Ga. workforce at trade & investment symposium
Global Atlanta hosted its 7th annual trade and investment symposium last week. Top leaders discussed tariffs, Georgia's growing workforce and developing industries.