Soon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) will have another tool by which it can investigate crimes, find missing persons and vehicles, and improve public safety. More than 60 cameras will be installed Downtown, in Carolyn Crayton Park, and along the Riverwalk. “With these cameras, we’ll better be able to protect people and property – […]
Each year, the Fire Department reminds people to practice safety when using turkey fryers to prepare the big family meal. “As deep-frying turkeys have become a very popular way to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, people need to understand there are very real dangers associated with this method,” says says Jeremy Webb, Fire Safety Education Officer. “However, […]
The Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) will hold its second of six sessions on pedestrian safety as part of the On the Move campaign at the Historic Douglass Theatre (355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26. Future sessions will be held on August 9, August 30, September […]
Halloween will be observed in Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recommends “Trick or Treating” times from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office want to share the following important safety tips: Costumes Wear a […]
During the Holiday Season, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to offer some turkey fryer operation safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe time. “We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season,” says Lieutenant Brenda Thomas. “Fire safety starts at home, and with these […]
On October 1, 2015, the Georgia State Environmental Protection Division is lifting the “Statewide Burn Ban.” Thought the ban is lifted the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code, still requires a burning permit be requested prior to burning. Burn Permit Regulations Burn permits are to be used for natural […]
