'A No-Brainer' Bibb County Schools Anticipate Tax Revenue, Jobs, Possible Future Business From New Costco

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Thursday, October 29th, 2026

As Macon-Bibb leaders continue to plan for a Costco, Bibb County School Board President Daryl Morton says the district is also looking to cash in. 

Earlier this month, the board unanimously agreed to allow Macon-Bibb County Government to enter a revenue bond agreement with Costco, which includes a payment in lieu of property taxes plan for the first 15 years as the store builds and begins operations. 

Under the current payment plan proposed by the county, the school district would receive roughly $1.5 million from the payments. 

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