The first commission meeting of December after an election usually comes with a change in leadership, and such was the case for the Macon County Commission at its Dec. 2 organizational meeting. 

A proposed change to Macon County’s floodplain regulation has prompted outcry from the public and rippled across the county government. 

Macon County Commissioners already decided that the quarter-cent sales tax referendum would be back on the ballot this November, but at its May 14 meeting, the board expanded the opportunities for how that money can be spent if voters approve the measure. 

After extensive input from Macon residents who wanted to see the old Pine Grove School remain available for community use, the county commission has decided not to sell the old school building. 

The Macon County Commission will see one new member seated in December after Barry Breeden beat incumbent Paul Higdon to represent district three.