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Library Cuts Loom Amid Budget Crisis | Macon News
The Middle Georgia Regional Library is in a tight financial bind, facing a $168,000 shortfall as county funding falls short of projected costs. To stay afloat, the board is tapping reserve funds, seeking support from Friends of the Library, slashing new materials funding from 10% to 6%, and cutting community garden funding. A drastic proposal to eliminate 9 staff positions—including closing branches on Sundays—was narrowly avoided. Rising employee benefits and retirement costs add pressure, with discussions about shifting to private staffing, though the director prefers keeping staff on the…
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