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County manager outlines cybersecurity fixes, new radio shop and a neighborhood coordinator to improve service

Macon‑Bibb County Communications Podcast 'Makin It' · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Dr. Keith Moffitt described post‑cyberattack IT upgrades and staff phishing training, a new radio repair shop on Knight Road to support first responders, and a newly created neighborhood coordinator role (Jerry Battle) to bring county staff into community meetings.

Dr. Keith Moffitt said a prior cyberattack prompted the county to strengthen IT protections, upgrade equipment and institute employee phishing exercises. "We were able to mitigate it... compared to how some other communities got hit, we came out smelling like roses," he said, and thanked the IT team for rapid mitigation and subsequent upgrades.

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