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Macon’s board of elections working to resolve district mapping errors ahead of District 5 election

The Secretary of State's Office is looking into the registration problems after a complaint was submitted.

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Private funeral set for MWA Executive Director Ron Shipman

The Macon Water Authority also named an interim successor after Shipman’s unexpected death.

Maintaining Macon’s network of little libraries takes care and community

A brand-new Free Little Library was unveiled in Tattnall Square Park Friday morning.

Macon Water Authority CEO Shipman remembered for steady leadership after sudden death

Shipman worked with several of Macon's most powerful institutions over the course of his career.

It formed to save downtown Macon. Now Urban Development Authority’s reach is much expanded

When the Macon Mall opened in 1975, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority was formed to save downtown. Now, a half century later, it is working to revitalize the mall.

Man who sent antisemitic postcards to Georgia Jewish leaders gets 5-year prison term for hate crime

A man has received the maximum sentence under federal law for sending antisemitic postcards to the leader of Macon's Temple Beth Israel and Georgia's only Jewish state representative.

Beloved bagel shop to host mini music session

Macon Bagels will host Southern Americana music duo Chatham Rabbits for a concert in the downtown bagel shop Feb. 9.

Fact brief: Has the district for Middle Georgia’s open state Senate seat historically voted Republican? 

Learn the answer to this question in this fact brief in partnership with Gigafact.

Land bank converts tax-delinquent properties into community assets

This “Power” installment examines the role of the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority.

Economists see transition year ahead for local economy

Slower but positive growth is expected in the Middle Georgia region heading into 2026, economists told locals at a Jan. 23 UGA luncheon.

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