Bibb County Schools Face Tough Budget Cuts | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Bibb County’s school board just approved a tight budget for 2027 with a 6-2 vote, freezing teacher pay raises and cutting 77 instructional jobs while slashing $1.5 million from operations — a move aimed at avoiding a $23 million deficit, though a $15 million shortfall still looms. Board member Henry Ficklin pushed back, demanding deeper cuts and restoring step increases, but his motion to find $2 million more in savings failed. Rising costs — from state mandates to health insurance and retirement contributions — make balancing the books tougher than ever. School closures or consolidations…