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Officials warn of ‘growing’ home title fraud
A Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission sign led to the discovery that Marcus Lucas was a victim of home title fraud as someone filed a limited warranty deed in Bibb County Superior Court claiming Lucas transferred his 2.3-acre property to a Florida corporation for $10 in October.
‘Comeback King’ and Superman sequel bring Hollywood back to Macon
Production crews, actors and set designers are bringing movie magic back to Macon.
County planners seek public input in comprehensive plan update
The comprehensive plan, required by state law and updated every five years, guides and forecasts several topics integral to county development, including transportation, economic development, housing, land use and quality of life.
Macon-Bibb outsources homeless encampment cleanup to private company
Maximum cost set for Bibb jail work, outsourcing work to clear homeless encampments and a planned public-private partnership to enhance Lake Tobo among Macon-Bibb Commission business.
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.
Macon-Bibb, Houston, Peach counties unite to fill megasite near Fort Valley
Macon-Bibb, Houston and Peach counties are creating the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to recruit industry for a megasite in Peach County.
The Riff News Quiz for April 27 to May 1, 2026
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New legislation leaves fate of school zone cameras unclear
At the end of its session, the General Assembly passed House Bill 651, which requires local governments to get the permission of voters in order to keep the controversial school zone speed cameras in their communities. Existing cameras would continue to operate until contracts with the private vendors that run them come up for renewal.
A disaster shaped Macon’s water system — and the work continues decades later
The Great Flood of '94 helped shape how the Macon Water Authority provides water to customers.
Officials warn of ‘growing’ home title fraud
A Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission sign led to the discovery that Marcus Lucas was a victim of home title fraud as someone filed a limited warranty deed in Bibb County Superior Court claiming Lucas transferred his 2.3-acre property to a Florida corporation for $10 in October.
‘Comeback King’ and Superman sequel bring Hollywood back to Macon
Production crews, actors and set designers are bringing movie magic back to Macon.
County planners seek public input in comprehensive plan update
The comprehensive plan, required by state law and updated every five years, guides and forecasts several topics integral to county development, including transportation, economic development, housing, land use and quality of life.
Macon-Bibb outsources homeless encampment cleanup to private company
Maximum cost set for Bibb jail work, outsourcing work to clear homeless encampments and a planned public-private partnership to enhance Lake Tobo among Macon-Bibb Commission business.
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.
Macon-Bibb, Houston, Peach counties unite to fill megasite near Fort Valley
Macon-Bibb, Houston and Peach counties are creating the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to recruit industry for a megasite in Peach County.
The Riff News Quiz for April 27 to May 1, 2026
How closely did you read this week's Melody newsletter? Test your knowledge.
New legislation leaves fate of school zone cameras unclear
At the end of its session, the General Assembly passed House Bill 651, which requires local governments to get the permission of voters in order to keep the controversial school zone speed cameras in their communities. Existing cameras would continue to operate until contracts with the private vendors that run them come up for renewal.
A disaster shaped Macon’s water system — and the work continues decades later
The Great Flood of '94 helped shape how the Macon Water Authority provides water to customers.