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Bibb County Schools Face Closure Debate | Macon News
Bibb County School District faces a $17 million budget shortfall by 2027, prompting tough choices: close Sonny Carter and Hartley Elementary, just Sonny Carter, or shut down VIP Academy. While consolidation aims to optimize resources—especially for elementary schools over 600 students—it’s sparking outrage, especially since Sonny Carter is a top-performing school. Parents and staff argue schools are community anchors, not just budget lines, urging audits and salary reviews instead. Board members, including President Daryl Morton, were stunned by the proposals, stressing the goal was to…
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