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 […]
The Macon-Bibb County Commission has approved a resolution supporting the County’s application to join the 2027 cohort of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), a statewide program that helps communities create long-term strategies for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. If selected, Macon-Bibb will participate in a three-year program led by the University of Georgia’s […]
Though it’s in a new location, the camaraderie, the welcoming environment, and the support remain the same. The monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-Ups – hosted by the Macon Violence Prevention and Macon Mental Health Matters programs – are now being held in Serenity Entertainment Complex’s new location at 382 Cherry Street, Suite B, and the […]
Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby, Jr. – On July 8, Mayor Lester Miller returned to Southwest High School where he graduated to speak to the athletes of the 478 Hoops Basketball Camp, which is hosted by former NBA Player Sharone Wright. “Brings back a lot of memories, no matter how old you get, you […]
