Macon-Bibb County

Christmas Made in the South returns to Macon this weekend, and the Macon Centreplex is reminding visitors about the new parking arrangements due to construction of the new Macon Arena. A map of the new parking lots and traffic flow is below. FREE general parking is available in the Auxiliary Lots across Coliseum Drive. Shuttles […]

Downtown Macon will come alive with patriotism on Sunday, November 8, as the annual Macon Veterans Day Parade brings the community together to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. This year’s parade will feature its largest participation to date, along with a special C-130 flyover from Robins Air Force Base […]

Sharone Wright has received many honors throughout his basketball career, but one of the most meaningful now sits right in the community where it all began! On Wednesday, November 4, family, friends, community members, and local leaders gathered at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive) to officially dedicate the outdoor basketball court […]

From playing basketball at Kings Park as a young boy to winning an NBA Championship, Corey Williams’ journey has come full circle! On Wednesday, November 4, family, friends, community members, and local leaders gathered at the Kings Park Community Center (3283 Kingston Court) to officially dedicate its basketball court in honor of Williams, recognizing his […]

Macon-Bibb County and Barton Malow + Sheridan Construction are inviting subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers interested in working on the new Macon Arena to its second information and pre-qualifying registration session. The event will be held on November 17 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Macon Centreplex (200 Coliseum Drive). They are encouraging all firms and companies interested in being […]

As we prepare to honor our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day, two special memorial markers are returning to their home at Rosa Parks Square in Downtown Macon! On Tuesday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., Macon-Bibb County will hold a rededication ceremony for the Blue Star and Gold Star Families Memorial Markers following the park’s transformation […]

With overwhelming support, voters in Macon-Bibb County approved an Other Local Option Sales Tax, or OLOST, in 2021 that added a one cent sales tax. With that additional penny, the consolidated government was able to help reduce the millage by more than 50%, from 20.331 to 9.575. The OLOST currently requires a public vote for […]

Macon-Bibb County and partners are continuing their work alongside the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization to reconnect the community. Urban Design Associates is being hired after a competitive bid process to work with the neighborhood this next year to create an Urban Design & Cultural Preservation Master Plan. “This is the culmination of several years of […]

Beginning Monday, November 9, Lead With Literacy, a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program partner, will welcome its 12th Macon Family Time cohort for middle and high school students and their families. An informational session and registration link will be posted on the Lead With Literacy Facebook page on Friday, November 6. This cohort will be […]

Eleven more acres of prime property along Eisenhower Parkway is being prepared to become part of the ongoing rejuvenation of the entire corridor as the former Macon Flea Market and neighboring strip of vacant shops is demolished. Work began in late October, and the buildings are already significantly demolished. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) acquired […]