Bibb School Board Restores Staff Salary Step Increases

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, July 20th, 2026

The Bibb County Board of Education voted Thursday night to restore staff salary step increases for the 2026-2027 school year, reversing part of the budget it approved in June.

Board members amended the fiscal year 2027 budget to add back an estimated $1.5 million for the increases. Daryl Morton cast the only opposing vote.

Morton said he supports giving employees step increases but fears restoring the money will lead to higher property taxes.

Read more at WMGT41.