Brendalyn Bailey takes Macon-Bibb District 9 seat, filling Al Tillman’s position

Bailey, a lifelong Macon resident and educator, takes on new role in Macon-Bibb County leadership

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners have approved Brendalyn Bailey to take over the Macon-Bibb District 9 seat formerly occupied by Al Tillman, who announced his retirement earlier this month.

Macon-Bibb says the county charter gives commissioners 20 days to appoint someone to the seat or a special election would need to be held. Tillman’s seat wasn’t set to expire until December 31, 2024.

Bailey, who Macon-Bibb says is a lifelong Macon resident, has a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercer University in Human Resources and a Master of Business from Wesleyan College. She’s worked as a substitute teacher in the Bibb County School District and has been an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College.

The Democrat was Tillman’s sole challenger in the 2020 election.