Macon-Bibb County

On Tuesday, November 25, residents at the Brookdale Resource Center were treated to a special Thanksgiving meal thanks to the generosity of local business Sonny’s BBQ. The restaurant donated and catered a traditional holiday meal, bringing warmth, comfort, and a sense of celebration to families staying at the Center. “We’re incredibly grateful for Sonny’s BBQ’s […]

This week on the Macon It podcast, we sit down with Bryan Nichols, the creative force behind the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. What started as a simple idea, has quickly become a must-see experience for families across the region. In this episode, Bryan shares the story of how the extravagant light display first began, from […]

A portion of the intersections at Third and Poplar, and Second and Poplar Streets will be closed through January 5 for the Downtown Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. This will allow people to cross Second and Third Street safely when enjoying the light show. If you’re driving down Poplar Street, you will not be able to […]

Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. The Convenience Centers at 1010 11th Street and 4214 Fulton Mill Road will be closed on […]

On Wednesday, November 12, more than 600 people and families in our community picked up turkeys, fresh produce, and side items to help keep their pantries and refrigerators stocked for the holidays. The food giveaway was hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Peter Claver, with some financial support from Macon-Bibb […]

By Jim Montgomery – More than 158 people, representing 53 families with children in grades K–10, gathered on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for the Celebrate Reading, Celebrate Family event hosted by the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA). MBMLA is proud to partner with the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as one of its designated […]

Two different monthly men’s mental health meetups are continuing their joint effort to provide men the chance to share their experiences with each other and find support from within their community. About 20 men have regularly taken advantage of each of the sessions each month, which are sponsored by the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and […]

It’s time for weeks and months of training – whether they were yours or someone you know – to finally pay off at the Macon Music Half Marathon. In its third year, the race will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park. “More than 500 people from eight states will run through our […]

On Thursday, November 20, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department – including Chief Shane Edwards, Deputy Chief Michael Williamson, Deputy Chief Ron Smith, and several firefighters – and community members had lunch with about 50 3rd-5th grade Reading Achievers at Bruce Elementary. But this was more than just a gathering to share a meal…the Fire Department […]

Society of St. Andrew Georgia delivered approximately 38,400 pounds of Georgia-grown potatoes and cabbage across Macon-Bibb County this week, helping provide fresh, healthy food to families facing food insecurity. Cabbage and potatoes, currently in season for Georgia farmers, are durable, storage-friendly staples that can be easily incorporated into many familiar meals. The nonprofit recently received […]