Macon May Pro Tem Petre Responds to Bigham’s Resignation

Macon Mayor Scott Bigham announced his resignation yesterday afternoon after sending a letter to city hall. In the resignation letter, Bigham cited issues within city hall and a lack of control for the mayor’s position. Macon Mayor Pro Tem Tony Petre explains the issues raised by Bigham.

Petre adds the decision by Bigham to resign caught the city council off guard.

Petre will handle the duties of mayor until the Macon City Council determines how to best proceed with naming a new mayor.