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  • Downtown Challenge seeking next round of grant applicants
    The second deadline for the Downtown Challenge Fund, which funds transformation ideas for the urban core of Macon, is September 15, 2016, at noon. In conjunction with the approaching deadline, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia announces the latest series of community information sessions to assist potential applications with the grant process. The Downtown Challenge […]

    August 16, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Commission making way for Brewpubs
    Macon-Bibb is getting its first-ever brewpubs (Piedmont Brewing and Ocmulgee Brewpub), and the Commission updates its Code of Ordinances so they could operate. Details on licensing and fees can be found be by clicking here (licensing) and  here (fees). “Part of revitalizing Downtown Macon-Bibb is to make it easier for new businesses to open and […]

    June 10, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon-Bibb fountains offer places to sit, reflect
    The Georgia temperatures are rising, and what better way to stay cool than spend time around some of Macon-Bibb County’s new or improved fountains? In March, Macon-Bibb workers and community partners gathered at each of the nine fountains around Downtown, as they were all turned on for the season. Charles H. Jones Gateway Park Corner […]

    May 5, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • MaconBibbTV highlights new pedestrian bridge
    If you’ve travelled toward Downtown Macon-Bibb from Mercer University Drive, you’ve probably noticed a major change in the scenery. The pedestrian bridge was set into place on April 6, and it connects the Mercer Campus and Downtown to the Tindall Heights neighborhood, the new lofts, and the new retail and hotel development. The 120,000-pound bridge […]

    May 3, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • New early voting location opening
    The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections will open its new satellite office and early voting location on Monday, May 2, for the Party Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The entrance to newest location will be on the Plum Street side of the Historic Macon Terminal Station in Downtown Macon (200 Cherry Street). There will be […]

    April 27, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon-Bibb, partners to celebrate new & improved fountains
    On Tuesday, March 15, Macon-Bibb County and partners will celebrate a year-long effort to have all of the fountains Downtown working again. This included upgrading existing fountains, getting old ones working again, and adding new fountains and water features Each of the fountains and water features (listed below) will be turned on 8:00 p.m.; at […]

    March 13, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Improvements coming to Grand Opera House
    The Grand Opera House in Downtown Macon-Bibb will soon be getting a slew of upgrades. The Commission approved up to $350,000 to add a high-quality sound system, new seats, risers, a new screen, a projector, and more. For complete details, click here. Photo by Duane Fulk Making sure the community has a high-quality location where it […]

    February 6, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Commission approves additional SPLOST funds for Courthouse
    The Macon-Bibb Commission approved using $153,467.22 in SPLOST funds for new supplies to be used at the Bibb County Courthouse. To read the full resolution and details, click here. These funds will be used to buy computer accessories and supplies to help courthouse business maintain efficiency. The purchase is one part of an almost $5 […]

    February 6, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon Action Plan finalized, revealed to community
    The Urban Development Authority initiated Macon Action Plan (MAP) is complete and live after a vote of the plan’s collaborative steering committee. The community-driven plan for the future of Macon’s Urban Core will serve as a blueprint for urban core planning. Thousands of people who live, work, worship, learn, and play in Macon’s downtown and […]

    October 23, 2015 published by Chris Floore

  • Phase I of Second Street Connector complete
    On Thursday, August 20, the realigned intersection of Little Richard Penniman Boulevard and Telfair Street, part of the Second Street Corridor Connector, reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Click here to watch a feature video from MaconBibbTV about this milestone event in the ongoing redevelopment and revitalization of city. The reopening marked the completion of the first […]

    September 22, 2015 published by Chris Floore

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