Transcript Abandoned Homes in Bibb County

Abandoned
buildings in
Bibb County
By: Holden Hallman
Abandoned buildings are a growing
problem in Bibb County, Georgia.
They can be found in various
parts of town and in all kinds of
neighborhoods.
West Macon Area
Downtown Area
South Macon Area
Lizella Area
Pio Nono Area
East Macon Area
Problems with Vacant
Structures
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Become drug houses
Vandalism
Graffiti
Hang outs for the homeless
Bring down property values
Ugly
Dangerous
Encourages dumping
Vandalism
Dumping
Graffiti
Solutions
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Tear down and rebuild
Replace with something different
Tear down and clear the land
Auction
Remodel
Give away
For Sale
Up for auction
Progress in Bibb County
• Mercer Village replaced many abandoned
buildings.
• The Terminal Station was remodeled and
is now being used again.
• Gateway Center was created out of an old
building by remodeling.
Mercer Village replaced several run down and
abandoned buildings in downtown Macon.
Terminal Station after complete renovation.
Conclusion
While Bibb County has a large number of
abandoned buildings and homes there are
efforts being made to eliminate as many of
them as possible. We can look forward to
more rebuilds, remodels and removals to
beautify our county.