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Macon/Bibb County: Looking Ahead

Local rumor has it that when Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, came to Macon looking for a new store location he soon spotted the exit sign for Bass Road on Interstate 75 just north of the city. "That's where it's going," he reportedly declared.

March 2006

Macon/Bibb County: A Tale Of Two Developers

The 10-year partnership between Macon developers Jeff Jones and Clay Murphey has lasted longer than many marriages. Together the two have accounted for more $25 million in development downtown and they say they're just getting started.

March 2006

Macon/Bibb County At-A-Glance

Fast facts about Macon/Bibb County: population, government, unemployment rate, median income, top employers.

March 2006
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