Liz Jarvis Fabian
@liz_lines
Followers
3K
Following
197
Media
7K
Statuses
14K
Liz Jarvis Fabian, Mercer University CCJ's Civic Journalism Senior Fellow, is a veteran journalist and one of the first storm chasers for The Weather Channel.
Macon, GA
Joined October 2011
Property tax rate for @MaconBibbCounty dropped for the fifth straight year, but a commissioner who voted for the cut equated it to rolling the dice for future generations. Mayor @ThanksLester1 defended his "balanced approach." @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
macon-newsroom.com
For the fifth straight year, Macon-Bibb County reduced the property tax rate, which has plummeted nearly 53% since 2021. During Tuesday’s meeting, county commissioners approved the new rate of...
0
0
0
The @maconarts dedicates new Steven Fulbright Memorial Pavilion at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center on Clinton Street through private donations and @CFCGA. Today is his birthday and @VisitMacon friends are here. “He loved life, community and song. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
1
The first mayor of consolidated @MaconBibbCounty @RABReichert says the rail would bring the world to Middle Georgia. New technology could mean stops all along the way to boost towns. He seemed pleased. Counted 7 “hot diggity dog” exclamations. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
2
The I-75 Corridor Coalition adjourns and will meet again in November just before legislature. @MaconBibbCounty reps out in force from MWA, @MaconTransit @mcnbibbpz as well as state and federal transportation folks. @RABReichert @maconnewsroom.@mercerccj
0
0
1
Water is “blue gold” and I-75Corridor has it for development, @RABReichert says. “Rail will be a game changer for us south of the gnat line.” Griffin’s mayor says their new $120M airport will be online in 2030. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
An @atlantaairport_ rail station is crucial @RABReichert says. Learns central Atlanta main station is being studied but does not rule out a smaller station at airport. RABR directs exec committee to draw education campaign budget for I-75 Corridor. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
1
Washington funding is under, but @SenOssoff’s Brier says Commerce Committee will be make decisions. @MaconBibbCounty Commissioner Stanley Stewart asks about freight as a priority. Brier says public needs to be made aware of rail’s economic opportunity. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
No guarantee yet that a Charlotte to Atlanta new line would result in new rail station at @atlantaairport_ but @RABReichert wants @SenOssoff to know that is key to ATL-MCN-SAV and Clayton County Commissioner sees that as a benefit for them also. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
1
3
From @SenOssoff’s office, Owen Brier says the group has taken the lead in one of the senator’s most pressing initiatives. ATL-MCN-ATL is focus of meeting. Decision on national network’s Georgia route is due early next year. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
1
1
1
Transportation is key to that development, @RABReichert says, and passenger rail through @MaconBibbCounty. Feds looking for input on 5 Georgia lines for national rail network so he’s hoping to fast track ATL-MCN-SAV @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
Former @MaconBibbCounty Mayor @RABReichert passes the microphone at the I-75 Central Corridor Coalition meeting in @HenryCounty. Several counties and cities gather to promote smart growth between MCN-ATL. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
The @MaconBibbCounty Commission approves consent agenda of all items passed and moves on to public comments on non-agenda items including comments from Manna Ministries, Inc. before adjourning the meeting. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
Lucas says the MWA organization and finances are in the toilet and plans to come back to @MaconBibbCounty to explain @SenDavidLucas' plan. Says rest assured the water is good, though. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
1
Lucas also says @NCHD52 @MaconBibbCounty reps need to be aware of federal cuts in healthcare and to maximize resources and urges live-streaming of meetings. Reminds about @SenDavidLucas' restructuring plan for MWA, removing a county rep, adding members @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
1
MWA dist. 1's Elaine Lucas applauds @MaconBibbCounty road repaving but is dismayed over restructuring of Complete Streets Committee. She understands Mayor @Thankslester1 wants to move fast and that's great, but wants public input to improve road safety. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
1
1
Malone says it's a travesty that @MaconBibbCounty Linear Park in Pleasant Hill doesn't have fitness equipment and basketball court. Says Cure Violence program submitted grant but money disappeared from @CFCGA and wants to know why. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
Mr. LJ Malone says it appears @MaconBibbCounty is more concerned with tourists than residents. Encourages education about tax collections. Echos Commissioner Stewart's thoughts on cutting local tax on groceries to help all. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
Public comments on agenda items: Renoalda Scott speaks on millage rollback and says cuts are not guaranteed and takes $1.3 M from @MaconBibbCounty budget for libraries, youth programs and essential services. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
0
0
The @MaconBibbCounty @MaconBibbCoEMA director Spencer Hawkins says the folks pictured are just a fraction of the 200+ team members who keep the community safe, credits his incredible staff that prepares us for any challenge and ensures coordination. @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
1
1
Mayor @Thankslester1 reads a proclamation for @MaconBibbCounty National Emergency Management Month with @MaconBibbCoEMA and @GeorgiaEMAHS reps in the chamber. Miller encourages community-wide readiness @maconnewsroom @mercerccj
0
1
2