On February 17, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved Tekquell Watson’s appointment as the consolidated government’s new Chief Information Officer. “Technology is at the core of all we are doing to create a more accessible and transparent government in order to better serve our community,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “We cast […]
On Monday, February 16, Macon-Bibb County filed suit in Superior Court against the owners, agents, and corporations of Autumn Trace Apartments (1745 Rocky Creek Road) due to the amount of criminal activity, emergency calls, and other reports there. The County is bringing this action to permanently enjoin, restrain, and abate the public nuisance that has […]
On Tuesday, February 12, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) approved a Letter of Interest with Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) for the purchase of the former JC Penney at the Macon Mall. GLPI is interested in the site to potentially build a casino and hotel once the State of Georgia approves the […]
A new episode of Macon It is out now, and this week’s conversation focuses on one of the most important issues facing our community: access to safe, affordable housing. The latest episode features Natalie Bouyett, Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund, who joins the podcast to break down how the fund works […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is hosting its Wellness Weekend this weekend! It kicked off with a Mental Health Alliance at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13. This gathering brings together a diverse group of people and organizations to discuss mental health and wellness topics impacting Macon-Bibb County. The next meeting will happen in March. […]
On Wednesday, February 11, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a Tabletop Training Exercise with departments and disaster response partners. They each represented their agencies and their roles and responsibilities in the removal of debris from the community following severe weather like a hurricane or tornadoes. “Post-disaster debris removal is one of the most […]
On Thursday, February 12, Mayor Lester Miller hosted the first Council of Clergy Luncheon of the year Middle Georgia State University. He updated the clergy on the efforts of Macon-Bibb County and what is to come. “Hosting our first Council of Clergy Luncheon of the year is an opportunity to listen, connect, and recommit to […]
When you walk through the doors of the Brookdale Resource Center – formerly known as the Brookdale Warming Center – you’re greeted by a smiling, friendly, and welcoming security guard before heading into the main office to be greeted by even more smiling faces. After checking in, your next sight is a floor to ceiling […]
As Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins recently testified before the Senate Homeland & Governmental Affairs Committee Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington, D.C. Hawkins was invited to testify following a background meeting with congressional staff, where he discussed […]
On Monday, February 8, Macon-Bibb County crews demolished the former Bloomfield Community Center, removing a long-unused and dilapidated structure from the neighborhood. While the demolition marked the end of a deteriorating facility, the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center and baseball fields continue to serve the neighborhood just steps away. The 11,000 square feet gym had been unused […]
