Macon-Bibb Nears 100 Building Demolition Goal

Friday, May 30th, 2014

The Macon area is nearing a goal of demolishing 100 dilapidated buildings by June 30.

The Telegraph reports that Macon-Bibb County on Wednesday knocked down its 91st house this fiscal year.

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert promised to meet his goal of tearing down 100 dilapidated buildings by the June 30 end of the fiscal year.

Macon-Bibb County spokesman Chris Floore said two or three more houses are ready to be demolished, and another six or eight are awaiting a final inspection before they are destroyed.

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