Ever wonder how the new Macon Arena went from an idea to the design now taking shape? The latest episode of Macon It takes you behind the scenes of one of the biggest projects in Macon-Bibb County’s history. Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore sits down with Oak View Group District General Manager and MFA Program […]
Story written by Office of Communications Intern Dexter Whitby, Jr. – The 2026 Macon Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Challenger, hosted by Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events in Macon, GA, is another key milestone for a pickleball venue that has been on the rise. Macon-Bibb County’s first tournament, featuring PPA and professional players, happened from […]
Emily Wilson, Digital Content Specialist in Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications, has been named to PR Daily’s Top Women in Marketing Class of 2026 as a Marketer to Watch, making her one of the top marketers in the country. “Receiving this recognition is both humbling and exciting. Every campaign, video, and post represents a team […]
Macon-Bibb County honored employees who reached milestone anniversaries during its Years of Service Awards Reception, celebrating their dedication and commitment to serving the community. The reception recognized employees who reached eligible service milestones in five-year increments (5, 10, 15, 20 years, and beyond) as of June 30, 2026. Employees who reach eligible milestones during the […]
What was once just a parking lot will soon become one of Macon-Bibb County’s most recognizable landmarks. On Wednesday, July 29, hundreds of community members, project partners, elected officials, students, and residents gathered at the future site of the new Macon Arena to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a venue designed to serve Macon-Bibb for […]
On Thursday, July 30, Macon-Bibb County and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office officially celebrated the next phase of the Law Enforcement Center renovation and expansion. “This project is about making sure our Law Enforcement Center can safely and effectively serve our community,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “By expanding capacity, improving security, and creating space to […]
In mid-July, the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) announced Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications earned top honors in five categories as part of its annual Awards of Excellence program. Each year, NACIO holds this program to honor “the innovative, creative, and outstanding work of county government communicators and state county associations communications departments.” […]
The Bragg Jam Concert Crawl returns to Downtown Macon this Saturday, July 25, bringing over 30 bands to eight venues for one unforgettable night of live music. Headlined by Kashus Culpepper and Langhorne Slim, the 2026 lineup features an eclectic mix of local favorites, rising artists and nationally touring acts. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., attendees […]
Paving the Way continues improving roads across the community after the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a contract with Professional Paving Services, LLC, to resurface additional streets. On Tuesday, July 21, the Commission unanimously approved a $3,280,877.09 contract with the Macon-based company to complete asphalt paving and resurfacing on roads throughout the county. The project will […]
As summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is reminding residents that its public pools will close for the season after Saturday, August 1. Families are encouraged to take one last swim before the pools close, and the summer season officially comes to an end. “We’ve […]
