‘You got to put your foot down’: Blight tax collections surge as Macon-Bibb targets neglected properties
The county has accelerated its blight fight efforts over the past several years.
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The authorities that run Macon-Bibb: A primer
Get to know the authorities that make decisions on everything from water bills to housing across Macon-Bibb County.
Jail renovation contract divides commissioners
Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted 6-2 to hire a local company for preconstruction work on the county jail.
MWA board pushes to reveal, recoup unpaid stormwater bills
Some businesses, governments and industries apparently owe untold amounts in outstanding stormwater fees. Some on the Macon Water Authority board push for details.
Macon Water Authority’s records roadblocks pile up
Almost every request for public records The Melody makes to the Macon Water Authority involves some sort of back-and-forth with the authority’s attorney regarding the letter of the law.
Wesleyan Market to close after 17 years
Wesleyan College will host its last outdoor market on campus this December after more than 17 years of the monthly market.
Howell to push for new police department; other commissioners question cost, need
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Bill Howell is drafting an ordinance that would let voters decide whether to create a new Bibb County Police Department.
Local awards recognize this year’s community business and growth
As Macon's leaders ready themselves for the new year, several local business-owners and community contributors received awards recognizing their efforts.
Macon to name Third Street block for downtown champion Josh Rogers
Josh Rogers Way will be located near Cherry Street, Mayor Lester Miller announced.
At west Bibb senior complex, tenants unite over baffling water bills
A trio of Macon women noticed 'astronomical' water bills and are trying to put a stop to it.
The authorities that run Macon-Bibb: A primer
Get to know the authorities that make decisions on everything from water bills to housing across Macon-Bibb County.
Jail renovation contract divides commissioners
Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted 6-2 to hire a local company for preconstruction work on the county jail.
MWA board pushes to reveal, recoup unpaid stormwater bills
Some businesses, governments and industries apparently owe untold amounts in outstanding stormwater fees. Some on the Macon Water Authority board push for details.
Macon Water Authority’s records roadblocks pile up
Almost every request for public records The Melody makes to the Macon Water Authority involves some sort of back-and-forth with the authority’s attorney regarding the letter of the law.
Wesleyan Market to close after 17 years
Wesleyan College will host its last outdoor market on campus this December after more than 17 years of the monthly market.
Howell to push for new police department; other commissioners question cost, need
Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Bill Howell is drafting an ordinance that would let voters decide whether to create a new Bibb County Police Department.
Local awards recognize this year’s community business and growth
As Macon's leaders ready themselves for the new year, several local business-owners and community contributors received awards recognizing their efforts.
Macon to name Third Street block for downtown champion Josh Rogers
Josh Rogers Way will be located near Cherry Street, Mayor Lester Miller announced.
At west Bibb senior complex, tenants unite over baffling water bills
A trio of Macon women noticed 'astronomical' water bills and are trying to put a stop to it.