June 2, 2026 Pre-Commission, Public Hearing, & Commission Meetings

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a pre-commission, public hearing, and commission meeting on June 2, 2026, focusing heavily on budget discussions and procurement approvals. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for public safety equipment such as a Megaat office vertical carousel for $104,882.38, replacement of radio equipment for $146,883.87, and a three-year $524,000 per year contract with Shot Spotter, Inc. for gunshot detection technology. The board also authorized acceptance of multiple Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) airport grants totaling over $5.6 million for runway paving, lighting, and taxiway projects, with local matches funded from capital improvement funds. Additionally, the commission approved an updated solid waste and materials management plan lifting a moratorium on new solid waste facilities with restrictions near residential and sensitive areas. Public comments during the budget hearing expressed significant opposition to funding for Flock surveillance cameras, citing privacy and civil liberty concerns, while law enforcement defended their utility in crime prevention. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the consent agenda and motions related to bond issuance and budget items.