The Macon City Council has recognized a union and turned down a utility rate increase. City Administrator Avis Marshall…

The council also considered a wastewater rate increase.

A rezoning request that was approved by Planning and Zoning was upheld by the Macon Council. The rezoning is of a property in the 400 block of Wardell Road from R-1 single family dwelling district to R-4 multi-family duplex only district.