Macon-Bibb County will mark the start of one its efforts in its Blight Remediation Program by tearing down the two dilapidated houses at 3936 and 3948 Mercer Street near Napier Avenue. Later this year, five more structures in the area will be torn down as part of the attack on blight: 4036 Napier Avenue, 3996 Napier Avenue, 3965 Grand Avenue, 3970 Grand Avenue, and 3980 Grand Avenue. The demolitions are being paid for with $160,000 in blight bond funds from District 9 and Commissioner Al Tillman
 
The first two demolitions on Monday will clear the way for a new combination fire station and sheriff’s precinct to be built at 4036 Napier Avenue that will be better serve and protect the safety of that area. It is being paid for with an estimated $2,250,000 in voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds.
 
“We’ve been given a great opportunity to fight blight in our neighborhoods and improve public safety, thanks to the Blight Remediation Program, the SPLOST, and the cooperation of our Fire Chief and Sheriff,” says Commissioner Al Tillman. “This is another example of how consolidation is working for people: we’re identifying the needs of our neighborhoods and finding innovative ways to meet them.”