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Bibb development authority broadens role from clean air to community projects

The authority has helped local universities, parks and other locations stay sustainable in recent years.

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Who’s building Macon’s sports and events arena?

With construction on the new venue growing closer, these companies are responsible for constructing it.

Race for Middle GA Senate seat set for runoff between Brown and McNeel

Brown, a Democrat, will face Mcneel, a Republican, for the District 18 Senate seat in the runoff.

Macon housing market shifts toward buyers as listings linger longer

Prospective homebuyers have more options and stronger negotiating power, said Taylor Thanos, president of the Middle Georgia Association of Realtors. Prices in Middle Georgia are “more attractive” than the rest of the country, he said.

MLK in Macon and Dublin: A road map

Look back on the civil rights leader's time in Middle Georgia to celebrate the holiday.

Bibb school board acknowledges $5.5 million budget hole

The Bibb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to pass a budget amendment, which included the new expenses but did not advance $1.2 million in unexplained cuts.

The quiet authority shaping the future of Robins Air Force Base

The Central Georgia Joint Development Authority's mission is to protect Middle Georgia's largest employer.

Race for vacant Middle Georgia senate seat ramps up

Six candidates are running to replace former state senator John F. Kennedy after he resigned to run for lieutenant governor.

Macon’s Clark runs for lieutenant governor, supports Cooke as successor

Cooke announced her candidacy Tuesday morning to replace former county commissioner Seth Clark despite no election having been scheduled.

Memo reveals $5.5M gap in Bibb schools budget

A memo obtained by The Macon Melody shows the Bibb County School District faces a $5.5 million budget gap for fiscal year 2026.

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