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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 2026 has been proclaimed Black History Month in Macon-Bibb County, honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans and recognizing their lasting impact on our community and nation. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday evening’s commission meeting by Community Affairs Executive Director Dr. Henry Ficklin, on behalf of Mayor Lester Miller. Black […]
The Brookdale Warming Center opened its doors at noon on January 6, 2021, and within an hour, the first resident walked through the doors. Its opening had only been announced two days prior, on January 4. It was physically set up to from January 1-5. The first partner meetings on what was needed to make […]
February 2026 has been proclaimed Career and Technical Education Month in Macon-Bibb County, recognizing the impact Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs have on students and the local workforce. On Monday, February 2, Mayor Lester Miller presented the proclamation to a room full of CTAE students, highlighting the role these programs play in preparing […]
As she walks among the tables behind Loaves & Fishes, Heather Counts is all smiles. She introduces herself, lets the group of assembled men know why she’s there, and asks for just a few minutes of their time. She explains she’ll ask a handful of questions and enter the information into an app on her […]
“Progress does not always happen under clear skies,” Andrea Cooke told a crowd of more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the birthday of Rosa Parks. The quote felt especially fitting on a rainy Wednesday morning, as weather shifted plans for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the reimagined Rosa Parks Square. Instead of gathering outdoors, […]
Reimagining the Civic Commons (RCC) Macon is opening applications for a new Pleasant Hill mini grant, a $600 funding opportunity designed to bring Pleasant Hill’s public spaces to life through neighborhood-led activities. The mini grant is a pilot program aimed to purchase equipment and supplies needed to host at least three activities that activate public […]
When it comes to building stronger neighborhoods, Jerry Battle understands that trust, connection, and listening come first. A proud graduate of Northeast High School, Class of ’88, Battle’s roots in Macon-Bibb County run deep. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Knoxville College, a historic HBCU in Knoxville, Tennessee, and later completed his […]
