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  • Small portion of Spring St. to close for park expansions, renovations
    Continuing the County’s mission to provide green spaces for everyone in the community to enjoy, two parks near St. Jospeh’s Catholic School will receive renovations. The small portion of Spring Street that runs between High Street Park and Lanier Park will be closed permanently. This is so crews can expand and beautify the parks on […]

    June 9, 2017 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Downtown’s Bernd Park to get some TLC
      Another corner park that will get some TLC, is Bernd Park. You may not know its name, but you’ve probably driven by it a time or two. Located at the corner of Magnolia and Spring, this triangular piece of land is a small spot for people to pause and relax. Now, thanks to $66,650 […]

    June 9, 2017 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Commissioner Al Tillman holding Town Hall Forum Thursday
    Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman is holding a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, May 11, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the upper level of the Macon Mall. The Forum will feature Josh Rogers from NewTown Macon discussing their available real estate and business loan programs and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman Cliffard Whitby. […]

    May 11, 2017 published by Chris Floore

  • Main Street Macon’s vision for our urban core
    Main street Macon focuses on building a vibrant and thriving downtown. Last year, the program hosted many events, and facilitated partnerships, to bring businesses and fun to the heart of Macon-Bibb. In this MaconBibbTV video, we hear from Main Street Manager Steven Fulbright about what MSM did in 2016, and what’s planned for 2017. Follow […]

    April 14, 2017 published by Chris Floore

  • Proposed design for Rosa Parks Square to be presented to public for review, comment
    Macon-Bibb County, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA), and design firm HGOR will hold the third and final public meeting for the future design of Rosa Parks Square on Tuesday, March 28, in Commission Chambers in Government Center (700 Poplar Street) at 6:00 p.m. At this forum, HGOR will unveil the proposed design for […]

    March 24, 2017 published by Chris Floore

  • Residents, businesses, employees, visitors invited to public forum on Downtown Macon-Bibb parking plan
    The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) will hold a public hearing on downtown parking on February 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Macon-Bibb County Government Center (700 Poplar Street). This forum will the first step in creating a parking accessibility plan that will be implemented […]

    January 27, 2017 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Further input sought on Rosa Parks Square design
    The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is continuing is the design process for Rosa Parks Square in Downtown Macon-Bibb County and is seeking input directly from the public through a series of public forums. A public forum will be held on Tuesday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). […]

    November 16, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Veterans Day Observance, Offices Closed Friday
    Middle Georgia State University and the Macon-Bibb County government will jointly observe Veterans Day at a ceremony in Downtown Macon on Friday, November 11. Mayor Robert Reichert and other leaders will join Middle Georgia State President Christopher Blake at the World War I memorial at the base of Coleman Hill for the ceremony, which will begin […]

    November 9, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Portions of Ash, Hazel, & Second Streets to close
    Beginning Monday, October 31, portions of Second, Hazel, & Ash Streets will be closed for at least 45 days so the storm drain culvert can be replaced. The total time for this project is an estimate because there could be challenges under the road that won’t be known until the project begins. Attached is a […]

    October 28, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • New Year’s Eve party planned for Rosa Parks Square
    Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved plans to ring in the New Year in Downtown! The county will contribute $5,500 to the celebration, which will be planned and managed by either The Cherry Blossom Festival or NewTown Macon. There will be a countdown and other family-friendly activities to draw folks to the party. You can read more about […]

    August 16, 2016 published by Chris Floore

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