September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Mayor Lester Miller signed a proclamation to bring attention to this deadly disease.
Representatives of Atrium Health Navicent came to City Hall where Director of Community Affairs Dr. Henry Ficklin read the proclamation.
Ovarian Cancer claims more than 650 lives a year in our state, so we’re urging all women to visit their doctor, get checked out, and be aware of your health. You can read the full proclamation here.
Voters in our community are deciding whether to pass an OLOST, which stands for Other Local Option Sales Tax. It would add a penny to our sales tax, but force also reduce the property tax by an estimated 7 mills. A study conducted several years ago using revenue data...
A quarter of all roadway fatalities in Macon-Bibb are pedestrian deaths. The Pedestrian Safety Review Board is working to reduce that number through safety initiatives, education campaigns, creative signage, and more. In honor of those efforts and those lives lost,...
Nationally, September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and Macon-Bibb joined in the celebration with several events and observations through the Office of Small Business Affairs, community concerts, and more! Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation...
The 4-H program has a 117-year history in Macon-Bibb County for teaching our young people about agriculture and environment. A group of these students visited City Hall this week with the Cooperative Extension Office for a proclamation recognizing October 3-9 as...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Navicent wants to make sure everyone knows the risk factors. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States, and more than 266,000 men and woman are diagnosed with it each...
Representatives from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital came to City Hall this week in honor of SIDS Awareness Month. Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. Henry Ficklin read the proclamation and Mayor Lester Miller presented it to...
Pickleballers in Macon-Bibb, especially those in the western parts of the county, are already taking full advantage of the new pickleball courts at Lake Tobesofkee! “These courts are tremendous,” said Macon Pickleball Ambassador John “JR” Roberts. “Not only are they...
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for programs supporting people experiencing homelessness, Comedian Jerry Farber brought his ‘Walk on Hope’ to Middle Georgia. On Wednesday, October 6, more than 20 people joined Farber as he strolled from Mercer University to...
There is still time to sign up and take part in our third #CleanStreetsMatter County-wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23! Everyone is welcome to help make a difference in our community and help get our neighborhoods ready for children to enjoy Trick or Treating.....
Each week we highlight one member of our team#TeamMaconBibb who has gone above and beyond for their department and our community. This week, we are highlighting more than one person. Instead, join us in celebrating We’re highlighting the team at Macon-Bibb County Fire...