This week, Macon-Bibb County celebrated National Public Works Week by recognizing the employees who help keep the community running every day, from maintaining roads and collecting trash to beautifying public spaces and supporting infrastructure across the County. Throughout the week, departments celebrated their teams with appreciation lunches and gatherings, including fish fries hosted by the […]
When people think about local government, they often see the result, like paved roads, community programs, public safety investments, and neighborhood improvements. What they do not always see is the extensive planning, budgeting, and coordination happening behind the scenes to make it all possible. In the latest podcast episode of “Macon It,” we sit down […]
In the newest episode of “On Call,” Macon-Bibb County introduces viewers to Jamie Davis, a Light Equipment Operator with the Parks & Beautification Department who helps keep roads safer for drivers across the community. For the past eight to nine years, Davis has spent his days traveling throughout Macon-Bibb cutting low-hanging limbs and clearing overgrowth […]
Mayor Lester Miller presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, and it includes increases to priority areas and no millage rate increase. The meeting and presentation can be watched by clicking here. All information (including the proposed budget, presentation, meeting videos, timelines, required advertisement, and more) […]
Mayor Lester Miller will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on the budget on Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held in Commission Chambers in City Hall (700 Poplar Street) and can be watched […]
The first shipment of 20 new tornado sirens and supporting equipment was delivered for storage at the Public Works Department as part of the project to replace the current outdated system and expand coverage. The new 50-foot concrete poles began arriving in late April. In December, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved voter-approved Special Purpose Local […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency will hold its 4th annual Preparedness Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Theron Ussery Community Center (815 North Macon Park Drive). People will be able to hear from nearly 20 different preparedness and safety agencies about how they are helping keep the community […]
Historic Macon recognized the newly reimagined Rosa Parks Square with its Josh M. Rogers Revitalization Award at its annual awards event in May. These awards honor significant restoration projects. “We’re so proud of this year’s Preservation Award winners and their commitment to preservation,” Executive Director Emily Hopkins said. “And we want to thank our members, […]
Macon-Bibb has approved $345,767 in Home Investment Partnership Program (or HOME) funds for the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity to build two new single-family homes. This is a chance to provide more affordable housing in the county and give two new families stable and safe housing. The houses will be located at 1323 and 1327 […]
Five new single-family homes are coming to a single block of Villa Esta Avenue, replacing abandoned and blighted property and structures and completely changing this quiet street that runs along the side of Bruce Elementary School. The most traffic you’ll see on this street off Houston Avenue is at the start and finish of school […]
