Bibb Schools Leader Considering Cuts, Rezoning Budget Planning
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Bibb County School District leaders are beginning early planning for the 2027 budget, with projections showing declining enrollment and potential cuts.
District leaders said enrollment is expected to decline again for the 2026–2027 school year, with projections at 20,546 students, a drop of nearly 900 students compared to previous years.
“It’s a situation school system are facing across the nation for a variety of factors,” school board president Daryl Morton said. “People are having less kids. There are more options to where parents can send their children. So, while we’ve had some decline, we’ve been stable right now, but that’s something that everybody is dealing with.”
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