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Bibb Planning and Zoning celebrates new location with ribbon cutting
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Committee recently celebrated the grand opening of their new location at the Macon Mall. The ribbon cutting took place at 10:30 a.m., and their doors will be open to the community for an Open House Tour, beginning on Wednesday, May 15th from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Macon Planning and Zoning Committee approves virtual reality educational environment
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Committee recently approved "ImpactXR Academy", a facility that will combine virtual reality technology with an engaging educational environment. "We'll offer courses in electrical, heating and air, plumbing, installing solar panels, and different types of workforce development skills," said Sammy Coons, Owner...
Bibb County school board considers property tax increases for 2025 budget
MACON, Ga. — Bibb County School District Superintendent Dan Sims wants to raise property taxes, save money by switching virtual school learners to a cheaper online platform and give hefty raises to certain administrative positions. Sims voiced his preference for a 1.5 mill increase Thursday evening upon prompting from...
Mercer Graduation: Traffic Detours in Macon-Bibb this Monday
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Mercer University Commencement Ceremony could affect drivers' typical routes on Monday. Residents of Macon-Bibb County can expect to see an influx of people to the area as friends and families may be traveling in from out of town to celebrate the graduating class of 2024. The...
Century-old sacrifices now remembered in downtown Macon memorial
The names of a chain gang guard with a horse-drawn wagon, a fire inspector and a Prohibition-era police detective now are etched in three black granite monuments in Macon’s Public Safety Memorial Park. Under Friday morning’s gray skies, Taps played for these men about a century or more after...
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