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He practiced as a lawyer in Macon before entering politics. [2] Melton served as the city attorney within the administration of former Mayor Ed Wilson (1960–1963). As city attorney, Melton is credited with spearheading the abolition of Macon's segregation ordinances during Mayor Wilson's tenure. [2]
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Macon (/ ˈ m eɪ k ən / MAY-kən), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States.Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and near the state's geographic center—hence its nickname "The Heart of Georgia".
On March 19, 2015, Reichert announced that he would seek a second full term as mayor of Macon-Bibb. [2] He went on to win the election uncontested, as his challenger, local pastor and attorney Lonzy Edwards, suspended his campaign due to health concerns on April 19, 2016, and died 10 days later.
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July 30: Macon besieged by Union forces. [5] "City Hall made temporary State Capitol of Georgia." [9] 1865 – April 20: Macon occupied by Union forces. [1] 1866 – October 29: Equal Rights and Educational Association of Georgia meeting held in Macon. [11] 1871 Mercer University relocates to Macon from Penfield. [5] Bibb Manufacturing Company ...
The Georgia Forestry Commission is giving Macon-Bibb County more than a quarter-million dollars to plant 455 large trees in about seven public parks to reduce the effects of urban heat islands in ...
The Mayor of Macon-Bibb County is the highest elected official in the consolidated city-county government of Macon and Bibb County, Georgia. The county was established in 1822, while the city was incorporated in 1823. Heads of the city were known as "intendents" prior to 1833. The city and county governments were consolidated in 2014.