March 2016 was officially proclaimed as Women’s History Month at the Commission Meeting on March 1. Mayor Robert Reichert and Commissioners invited all the women in attendance forward to be recognized for their contributions to the community with the reading of the official proclamation. At the Committee Meetings on March 8, the Mayor and other Commissioners made a point to recognize International Women’s Day.

Each day in March, the Office of Public Affairs is recognizing the women of our consolidated government, celebrating their stories of community service, and showcasing the highlights of their career. Follow Macon-Bibb County on Instagram (@MaconBibbCounty) and help us thank them for their service and dedication using the hashtags #WomenofMaconBibb.

So far this month, we have featured Commissioner Elaine Lucas (the first female Commissioner for Macon-Bibb), Brenda Thomas (the highest ranking female in the history of the Fire Department, Judge Sarah Harris (the first female Probate Court Judge in Bibb County), Superior Court Clerk Erica Woodford, Court Security Officer Judy Mason, Court Receiver Rhonda Roell-Taylor, Juvenile Court Judge Quintress Gilbert, Grant Resources Administrator Sherita Jones, Bailiff Dorothy Williams, Administrative Assistant Beth Peavy, Deputy Municipal Court Clerk Shemeka Williams, Clerk of Commission Janice Ross, HR Employment Officer Nina McKenzie, Custodian Tina Williams, and Superior Court Judicial Assistant Jennifer Orenstein. If you have one of your own to share, email rgambill@maconbibb.us.

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