Judge limits action in Bibb-Monroe border scrap | Politics | Macon.com

A Fulton County judge has moved to limit the remaining options for settling the disputed border between Bibb and Monroe counties, but Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Macon-Bibb County plan to appeal.

Superior Court Judge Kelly Lee has ruled that Kemp can’t accept more evidence, from a surveyor or from the counties, before making a decision.

“It’s another victory for us, but we’ve had many of those throughout this episode,” said Mike Bilderback, chairman of the Monroe County Commission. He said he will now wait to see if Kemp finally establishes a border, which is what Monroe has asked for years.

“He’s caused us to spend a lot of money on this court case,” he said.

Both Kemp’s office and Macon-Bibb County’s attorney say the issue is far from over.

“I very much disagree with the latest ruling issued regarding the Monroe-Bibb county line dispute,” Kemp said Wednesday via email through spokesman Jared Thomas. “It is very important that the Secretary of State be able to examine all evidence and speak with all relevant parties in order to reach the proper decision, and this ruling makes that more difficult. I am working with our legal counsel to determine the best option going forward to achieve a fair and just result for the citizens of Monroe and Bibb counties.”

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