MACON, Ga. — Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman announced on Jan. 9 that he would be leaving District Nine.
On Sunday afternoon, Tillman shared what he’ll be doing next at an event inside the Macon Mall.
He said he’s staying local to support the next wave of political leaders by making sure they have the tools they need to move the community forward.
His next project will be starting an entertainment commission.
He’s said he’s reached out to the districts of Warner Robins, Forsyth, Milledgeville, and Macon-Bibb to offer his services through the entertainment commission.
“I’m at your service. I’m gonna be available. I want this commission to know, and Macon-Bibb. I want the city council of Warner Robins and Forsyth, and Milledgeville. We are available to create and help you,” Tillman said.
Tillman said we recently lost 90% of the men who used to bring big acts to town.
He said he’s going to step into that role to help bring future entertainment acts to the county.
The District 9 commissioner first said he did not plan to finish his term during a taping of Central Georgia Focus on 13WMAZ earlier in the month.
“Almost a decade ago, I sat down with my family to discuss the possibility of running for public office in the newly formed consolidated government. I’m forever grateful to my neighbors, the citizens of District 9, for entrusting me to voice their interests by electing me to office,” Commissioner Tillman wrote in his letter to the Commission and the public.
“In District 9, together, we’ve been able to expand Log Cabin to include a sidewalk and increase pedestrian safety; create Filmore Thomas Park, which provides a safe place for children, families, and the community to gather for fun; and set the foundation for reigniting the economic flame for Eisenhower corridor by establishing the Eisenhower Improvement District.”
Tillman is one of four commissioners who are prevented from running again because of term limits. On Central Georgia Focus he said he wanted to clear the way for the next generation of leaders on the commission.
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