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Macon-Bibb Homelessness Drops 34% | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County’s homelessness crisis is showing real progress—with a 34% drop since 2024—but the story isn’t uniform. New data reveals 448 people experiencing homelessness, down from 682 just two years ago, thanks to expanded shelters and transitional housing. Yet local business owners still see daily struggles with trash, disruption, and visible encampments—highlighting a gap between official stats and street-level reality. County leaders admit the problem remains concentrated downtown and vow to tackle the root causes, especially preventing people exiting jail or hospitals from returning…
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