Aging reservoir, hydrant use stir up tap water taste issues
The dirt-tasting tap water in Macon is coming from an aging reservoir that is growing algae and undergoing a natural process called "lake turnover," Macon Water Authority says.
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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.
Macon Water Authority board mulls rate increase
The Macon Water Authority is considering a rate increase.
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.
Ethics board fines Macon mayor, other local officials
The Georgia Ethics Commission fined Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and other elected officials on Wednesday for violating campaign finance laws.
Money, trust woes stall Pleasant Hill housing effort
A local authority created to revitalize the historically Black neighborhood of Pleasant Hill owns 17 new or recently rehabilitated homes, several of which are boarded up and vacant only couple of years after being built or fixed.
Macon-Bibb mayor, commissioner argue about property tax reductions
The Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting Tuesday turned testy as Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioner Stanley Stewart argued about the county’s financial stability as the tax base continues to shift away from property taxes to sales taxes.
Tubman Museum director booted from Stockbridge amphitheater management job
Harold Young, executive director of the Tubman Museum in Macon, was recently ousted as the manager of Stockbridge's amphitheater amid unanswered questions about expenses.
The Melody files suit to obtain dollar amount in undisclosed school board settlement
The Melody is suing the Bibb County school board so the public can evaluate its expenditure of public money.
Macon elected officials owe thousands to Georgia Ethics Commission
Sixteen local officials serving on either the school board, water authority or county commission owe a total of at least $7,125 to the Georgia Ethics Commission for more than 50 disclosures that were late or missing.
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.
Macon Water Authority board mulls rate increase
The Macon Water Authority is considering a rate increase.
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.
Ethics board fines Macon mayor, other local officials
The Georgia Ethics Commission fined Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and other elected officials on Wednesday for violating campaign finance laws.
Money, trust woes stall Pleasant Hill housing effort
A local authority created to revitalize the historically Black neighborhood of Pleasant Hill owns 17 new or recently rehabilitated homes, several of which are boarded up and vacant only couple of years after being built or fixed.
Macon-Bibb mayor, commissioner argue about property tax reductions
The Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting Tuesday turned testy as Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioner Stanley Stewart argued about the county’s financial stability as the tax base continues to shift away from property taxes to sales taxes.
Tubman Museum director booted from Stockbridge amphitheater management job
Harold Young, executive director of the Tubman Museum in Macon, was recently ousted as the manager of Stockbridge's amphitheater amid unanswered questions about expenses.
The Melody files suit to obtain dollar amount in undisclosed school board settlement
The Melody is suing the Bibb County school board so the public can evaluate its expenditure of public money.
Macon elected officials owe thousands to Georgia Ethics Commission
Sixteen local officials serving on either the school board, water authority or county commission owe a total of at least $7,125 to the Georgia Ethics Commission for more than 50 disclosures that were late or missing.