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Bibb school board adopts budget with $15 million deficit
The Bibb County Board of Education voted 6-2 to adopt a budget with a $15 million deficit.
Macon officials unveil renderings of new arena
The 10,000-plus capacity arena will replace the Macon Coliseum and be near the Ocmulgee River and I-16 downtown.
Costco on Bass Road approved by Macon P&Z
The bulk store was finally approved this week and will be built behind the Dillards in north Macon.
Commissioners OK $221M budget; Miller again hints at third term
In their latest meeting, commissioners officially approved the proposed budget.
Talley wins MWA seat; turnout for Macon runoff down from primary
On a ballot with some key statewide runoffs, Talley won the Macon Water Authority seat by about 300 votes.
Van tours and more, Macon’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration
Macon celebrates Juneteenth with van tours and other events commemorating this occasion which officially became a holiday 5 years ago.
Map redraw could cost Black voters in Bibb, legislators warn
The Georgia General Assembly meets this week to consider redrawing district lines and Bibb County's delegation is concerned changes will disenfranchise Black voters.
The Riff newsletter quiz – June 8-12
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Payne City new affordable housing to provide Brookdale residents with stable housing
Macon-Bibb County is partnered with the Brookdale Resource Center to identify people with uncertain housing situations — whether they are staying at the center or bouncing between hotels or couches — and help them move into two new homes.
Bibb school board adopts budget with $15 million deficit
The Bibb County Board of Education voted 6-2 to adopt a budget with a $15 million deficit.
Macon officials unveil renderings of new arena
The 10,000-plus capacity arena will replace the Macon Coliseum and be near the Ocmulgee River and I-16 downtown.
Costco on Bass Road approved by Macon P&Z
The bulk store was finally approved this week and will be built behind the Dillards in north Macon.
Commissioners OK $221M budget; Miller again hints at third term
In their latest meeting, commissioners officially approved the proposed budget.
Talley wins MWA seat; turnout for Macon runoff down from primary
On a ballot with some key statewide runoffs, Talley won the Macon Water Authority seat by about 300 votes.
Van tours and more, Macon’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration
Macon celebrates Juneteenth with van tours and other events commemorating this occasion which officially became a holiday 5 years ago.
Map redraw could cost Black voters in Bibb, legislators warn
The Georgia General Assembly meets this week to consider redrawing district lines and Bibb County's delegation is concerned changes will disenfranchise Black voters.
The Riff newsletter quiz – June 8-12
Test your knowledge of Macon news from the past week with our quiz.
Payne City new affordable housing to provide Brookdale residents with stable housing
Macon-Bibb County is partnered with the Brookdale Resource Center to identify people with uncertain housing situations — whether they are staying at the center or bouncing between hotels or couches — and help them move into two new homes.