Macon-Bibb County

Greenspace

Greenspace

  • New park replaces blighted structures
    Macon-Bibb County celebrated the creation of the new Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, December 11. The park features a concrete plaza area, benches, trash cans, sidewalks, picnic tables, landscaping, irrigation, and more. Prior to becoming a park, this area was the site of several blighted structures. The new […]

    December 12, 2020 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Downtown improvement plan fundraising effort launched
    Confederate monuments to be relocated to Whittle Park   At its meeting on Tuesday, July 21, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved a three-phase plan to improve Downtown parks and infrastructure that would be funded by a combination of public and private dollars. This includes the expansion of the greenspace at the intersection of Cotton Avenue and […]

    July 27, 2020 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Blight, SPLOST funds improving neighborhood park
    In its ongoing effort to improve parks and greenspace throughout the community, Macon-Bibb County has begun a major improvement project at Henry Burns Park, located at the corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues. A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the project will be held at the Park on Wednesday, May 17, at 10:00 […]

    May 16, 2017 published by Chris Floore

  • 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

  • Heritage Trail expanding from Riverside Cemetery to Amerson River Park
    The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is several miles of green space, parks, picnic areas, and places to spend the day enjoying our town. It connects many areas, and is about to connect two more! An additional two miles are coming to the north end of the trail and connect Amerson RIver Park to Riverside Cemetery. You […]

    September 5, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Amerson River Park open Labor Day
    Macon-Bibb County will open Amerson River Park on Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. so families can make it part of their holiday weekend plans. “With it being a holiday weekend, we want people to bring their friends and family out and enjoy the amenities available, including the […]

    September 3, 2015 published by Chris Floore

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