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Proposed Bibb School District budget would boost salaries, but could also raise property taxes
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County School District wants to be more competitive with their pay scale, so they're considering raises across the board. But to make that plan work, it may mean higher property taxes. Superintendent Dan Sims says the district is behind districts of similar size, so they want to bridge the gap.
Mystery Plant: Florida Betony, Rattlesnake weed, Stachys floridana
How could anyone not love this lovely little plant?. Its graceful stems are adorned with beautifully scalloped, bright green leaves. Rub the foliage and sniff: you’ll detect a charmingly spicy “earth odor.” Its little stems are perfectly square in cross section …so fun to feel! And its flowers! Each calyx is a miniature star-shaped chalice, the five points stretching out. The corolla is like a miniature orchid, a pale ivory pink, with plenty of darker purplish speckles, seducing the bumbling honeybees to follow the trail inside, where delicious nectar awaits!
Listening Lab 2024 By the Numbers: Here's what you had to say leading up to primary election night
The data comes from our online survey and in-person events around Central Georgia. 13WMAZ's Listening Lab has wrapped up for the May primary election cycle and we have compiled, counted and tabulated your surveys and are ready to share the results with you. In March and April, the 13WMAZ Listening...
Bibb County experiencing outage after potential network breach
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- A potential breach of Bibb County's network over the weekend now has officials proceeding with great caution. As a result, offices are unable to use landline phones or access emails, according to Chris Floore, Chief Communications Officer for Macon-Bibb County. For now, the network has been...
Macon-Bibb Mayor presents historic budget, lower taxes, pay increases
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Forget about inflation and lingering effects of the pandemic, the newly proposed budget for Macon-Bibb County appears to be full of good news like a raise for every county employee. Macon-Bibb County leaders are now celebrating a very fruitful budget for 2025. “That’s something unheard of...
Macon-Bibb election supervisor: Some early voters got wrong ballots, but problem is now fixed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some early voters in Macon-Bibb County received incorrect ballots reflecting outdated district lines. Election Supervisor Tom Gillon says the issue affected voters in Commission Districts Six and Nine. Gillon says the error was discovered and corrected, but acknowledged the importance of vigilance moving forward. “We’ve...
'I'm outraged': Parent says the Monroe County teacher attendance guidelines are unfair
MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — People in Monroe County are claiming attendance guidelines for teachers are unfair. The rules came from first-year superintendent Jim Finch at the start of the year, but now Tabitha Floyd said the changes could impact teacher retention. "I'm outraged," Floyd said. Floyd said she's lived...
From mayor to sheriff, here are all the contested races in Macon-Bibb County for the May election
This story was originally published on April 4, but it has been updated to include profile information from candidates who responded to the Murphy’s Center request for information on their reasons for seeking election office and their plans for office, if elected. The national focus this election year is...
Forsyth Farmers’ Market executive director terminated; Grimm alleges racial motivation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Forsyth Farmers’ Market community was rocked this week by news of the termination of Dr. Deidre Grimm from her position as executive director. Grimm assumed the role of executive director of Forsyth Farmers’ Market in September 2022. During her tenure, she spearheaded several programs aimed at enhancing community engagement with […]
Four arrested in Central Georgia after drug investigation, GBI says
MACON, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigations arrested four people as part of a multi-agency drug investigation, the GBI said in a press release. They say several months of investigation lead to three search warrants and authorities seizing a large amount of cash and drugs. The case involved...
Consultant to Aid in City Manager Search
The Jackson City Council is moving ahead with its search for a new city manager with the help of an executive search consultant. The council terminated the city’s first city manager, Sylvia Redic, in January. Redic was sworn into office in April 2022. City of Jackson Finance and Human Resources Director Holly Bailey was appointed interim city manager in February.
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