January is a time for fresh starts, and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is kicking off the new year by bringing the community together for a Wellness Weekend focused on connection, movement, and mental well-being. The weekend kicks off on Friday, January 9, with the Women’s Wellness Circle at 10:00 a.m. This gathering brings together a diverse group of people […]
New year, new calendar! The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is making it easy to stay prepared in 2026 by offering free Emergency Preparedness Calendars filled with helpful safety tips. Created in partnership with students from across our community, this is the third Emergency Preparedness Calendar produced by EMA. The calendars are now available […]
Macon-Bibb County, along with the Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board, will celebrate the completion of improvements at Rosa Parks Square with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. The date is especially meaningful, as it would have been Rosa Parks’ 113th birthday. After years of community advocacy and collaboration, the […]
Brookdale Resource Center helps thousands of people along the road to a stronger, safer future. At noon on January 6 five years ago, the Brookdale Resource Center (then known as the Brookdale Warming Center) opened its doors and welcomed its first resident. Since then, 4,862 people have come through the doors for a warm and […]
A new episode of Macon It is out today, and it’s a fun one. We’re joined by Mayor Lester Miller for a conversation looking back at 2025 in Macon-Bibb. The episode hits some of the Mayor’s favorite moments and community wins from the past year, mixing big accomplishments with the stories and memories that made […]
Advance early voting for the Special Election officially began on Monday, December 29, 2025, and will continue through Friday, January 16, 2026. The election is being held to fill the State Senate District 18 seat. Early voting will be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition, voters may cast ballots […]
For the fifth year in a row, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department brought smiles and holiday cheer to children staying at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. On Wednesday, December 17, firefighters helped make sure children were able to see and interact with Santa Claus, the Grinch, and the Elf on the […]
In just a few months, Macon-Bibb County paved more than six times of road miles than it had each year previously. The previous annual average was only about seven miles of repaving, but under Paving the Way, 297 road segments totaling 44 miles of the worst rated or most well-traveled roads have been repaved. “The […]
On Wednesday, December 17, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrated milestones from the past year and announced the launch of a new Advanced Manufacturing Pathway focused on building the county’s future workforce. The announcement was made during MBCIA’s annual Holiday Mixer and included a signing ceremony officially launching the Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, a new […]
The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department recently planted 58 new shade trees at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center, creating a more comfortable, welcoming, and sustainable space for the community to enjoy. The project was made possible through a Georgia ReLeaf Grant administered by the Georgia Tree Council. The Georgia ReLeaf program is supported by […]
