With the new school year underway, the Bibb County School District is turning to a familiar face to tackle a persistent challenge: keeping students in class.

Dominique Johnson , pastor of Kingdom Life Church in east Macon, has been appointed as the district’s new truancy intervention specialist. The role, created this year and county-funded by revenue from automatic speed cameras at Macon schools, aims to support the district’s ongoing battle with chronic absenteeism, which affected nearly 30% of students in 2025.

In addition to working as a pastor for more than a decade, Johnson is no stranger to community engagement. He leads the Urban Community Empowerment Organization, a nonprofit that focuses on equipping urban communities to address critical needs and drive lasting impact.

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