News Line for Byron

Byron receives $374,377 grant to benefit new hospital
The city of Byron has received a $374,377 grant to help with public road and sewer system improvements in relation to Peach County’s new hospital..
Source: Macon Telegraph

Middle Georgia police agencies experimenting with license plate reader systems
Middle Georgia law enforcement agencies are experimenting with license plate recognition systems that automatically read plates for “hits” such as stolen vehicle, suspended insurance and expired tag.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Nearly $500,000 grant to help Byron hire 6 full-time firefighters
The planned addition of six full-time firefighters is expected to enable the city’s main fire station to be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, firefighters say.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Judge to push Peach County into LOST arbitration
An Albany-Dougherty County senior judge says it’s likely time to nudge Peach County officials into the courtroom to settle the division of a penny sales tax.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Byron Council OKs $114K for sewer line work
City Council approved Monday spending $114,482 to rectify an “emergency sewer situation” before May 1.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Byron Council votes to transfer building for proposed charter school
City Council voted unanimously Monday to give a former elementary school building the city owns to a group working to start a charter school in Byron.
Source: Macon Telegraph

‘Dukes’ reunion could mean up to $1 million impact for Byron
If an expected crowd of 60,000 people shows up in Byron for three-day “The Dukes of Hazzard” reunion, the economic impact could reach up to $1 million, a chamber official said.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Byron Council OKs apartments for Hawks Ridge
City Council gave its unanimous approval Monday to the idea of adding apartments to a subdivision of single family homes along the Ga. 247 Connector.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Peach County LOST hearing postponed
A court hearing for Peach County and its cities to present plans for a new sales tax distribution has been postponed.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Peach County LOST court date set
A judge and date have been selected to determine how Peach County will distribute revenue from a penny sales tax, though Fort Valley Mayor John Stumbo said the meeting could be unnecessary.
Source: Macon Telegraph