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The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners meeting begins with a prayer from Barbara Griggs from #HopeForTheHeartOfGeorgia and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Ms. Lucas is back for Macon-Bibb County public comments. Has over 1,000 signatures on petition calling for investigation of #MaconWaterAuthority. Wants to curtail rate hikes. Says something needs to be done at jail. Says don't spend all SPLOST in 1 place. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approves the consent agenda from the Pre-Commission meeting and will hear a few more untelevised public comments not on agenda items before adjourning. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Not a penny has come in but Macon-Bibb County will borrow $50M for roads under 2025 SPLOST. Also, OK'd project manager for New Macon Arena Project. Here's the latest from City Hall including the next step in the $220M FY26 budget. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism macon-newsroom.com/25236/news/mac…

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce #MaconAndEggs Military Roundtable begins with a prayer from Mount de Sales Academy President Brendan O'Kane and Land Acknowledgement from Rolando Dixon noting Macon-Bibb County respect for The Muscogee Nation. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Today's panelist from Robins AFB who will be discussing how to understand national security through a global lens and how Robins plays a critical role in defense. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

MajGen Grabowski: National Guard mission is peace through strength, restoring warrior ethos under the current administration. Over 2K Ga. National Guard have deployed in the last year. Also work with unmanned aircraft at Robins AFB Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Grabowski thanks Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce military/govt. affairs vice chair Lt. Col Chrissy Miner for #HurricaneHelene service. Explains Guard's role with 115 partner nations. Need all here to support defense efforts with current threats from China and others. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Fred Massey warns about information warfare Air Force Reserve Command combats at Robins AFB and other facilities with enhancing cyber security that is critical to national defense. No industry is immune from cyber attacks, he said. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Col. Jennifer Carns, cmdr. of 5th Combat Communications Group at Robins AFB says they are focused on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth agenda to strengthen the warrior ethos, push boundaries to increase lethality, readiness, rebuild military w/ E8 C Stars. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Carns said military is an instrument of power, combined with smart diplomacy that helps prevent war. Says community should be proud of Robins AFB. "Every day in Middle Georgia is Air Force Appreciation Day. #EDIMGIAFAD. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

MajGen. (ret.) Bob McMahon says Middle Georgia is unique in that events like this begin with a prayer and pledge. Says future of the military is bright with the leaders from Robins AFB. Economics impact us all including military. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

McMahon says we need to apply the Powell Doctrine for Military Action to economic decisions to consider impact on security, the risks, cost, exit strategy, plausibility, consequences and support. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

McMahon: Hold administration accountable to fully explain why the nation is doing what it's doing related to tariffs and other actions. Says sanctions against Japan led to Pearl Harbor attack. Warns China is main threat to nation. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Panelists say producing parts locally will help maintain security, also explore impact of Artificial Intelligence for defense. Can autonomous weapons continue to be controlled? Don't fully understand impact yet, but enemies are using it. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

"We need to figure AI out," Grabowski said. McMahon answers ? about threats besides China. Says Russia, Iran and other nations are also problems. Says focus now is in building diplomacy to work with US against China. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Prez Jessica Walden thanks these international military experts for their wisdom and applauds the defense work going on this Central Georgia Tech facility once known as Robins North. Robins AFB Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism

Soon Macon-Bibb County will be a haven for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities. State partnered with River Edge, Mercer University Mercer University School of Medicine in the $23.7M facility to bridge a big gap in care. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism macon-newsroom.com/25255/news/mac…

From Macon - Bibb P&Z: Alleviating south Macon-Bibb County food desert, more housing, a unique pet cremation facility, moving a cannabis lab, approving Raising Cane's and Checkers and Rally's facelift, new home for Napier Heights and more. The Macon Newsroom Center for Collaborative Journalism macon-newsroom.com/25278/news/gro…

Here comes the rain to west ⁦Macon-Bibb County⁩ near ⁦Macon Mall⁩. #gawx ⁦The Macon Newsroom⁩ ⁦Center for Collaborative Journalism⁩