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.
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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.
Aging stormwater system, growing county have MWA playing catch-up
No end in sight for Macon's stormwater issues. Here's why.
Judge may review school settlement in Melody open records case in camera
The Macon Melody and Bibb County School District attended a court hearing Wednesday afternoon.
New homeless enforcement bill puts Macon on notice
The bill, which pushes cities to enforce existing laws related to homelessness, passed the Georgia Legislature this year.
Weekly Macon news quiz — Saturday, April 24, 2026
How closely did you read The Melody's newsletter this week? Test your knowledge.
Bibb County’s fleet of electric school buses promises cleaner rides
The new buses were formally unveiled Thursday.
County hires architect for convention center, condemns 17 blighted properties
Atlanta architectural firm hired to build new hotel, conference center in downtown Macon.
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.
Aging stormwater system, growing county have MWA playing catch-up
No end in sight for Macon's stormwater issues. Here's why.
Judge may review school settlement in Melody open records case in camera
The Macon Melody and Bibb County School District attended a court hearing Wednesday afternoon.
New homeless enforcement bill puts Macon on notice
The bill, which pushes cities to enforce existing laws related to homelessness, passed the Georgia Legislature this year.
Weekly Macon news quiz — Saturday, April 24, 2026
How closely did you read The Melody's newsletter this week? Test your knowledge.
Bibb County’s fleet of electric school buses promises cleaner rides
The new buses were formally unveiled Thursday.
County hires architect for convention center, condemns 17 blighted properties
Atlanta architectural firm hired to build new hotel, conference center in downtown Macon.