Macon-Bibb County

The Middle Georgia Regional Airport held its Triennial Tabletop Security Exercise on Friday, July 11, in an effort to keep our airport and travelers safe. Emergency, County, and airport officials gathered in the airport’s conference room to go over safety measures and walk through possible emergency scenarios. “We do this to make sure if an emergency situation […]

On Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, King Street Productions will continue filming a television show in various areas of Macon-Bibb County, requiring intermittent road closures. The below list of roads will have closures throughout the weekend as filming crews move between different locations. “It’s great to have a production crew come back to […]

At its meeting on Tuesday, July 18, the Commission approved the purchase of a piece of property that would make the connection between a large area of currently inaccessible greenspace and Amerson River Park that would allow a significant extension of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Once connected, there will be nearly 450 total acres of […]

Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Tattnall Square Park (1155 College Street). Seating and concessions will open at 8:00 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:00 p.m.. This month, families can come out and enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 3 together. “Our Movie Night is […]

On Thursday, Macon-Bibb County announced nonstop passenger air service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) will begin October 16, 2025, thanks to Spirit Airlines. From Fort Lauderdale, people can connect: via flight to dozens of destinations including, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and more via cruise line to top destinations in the […]

On Tuesday, July 15, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved allocating money from school zone cameras towards school safety. One of the two items’ Commissioners voted on and approved was spending $345,000 on funding a truancy officer for the Bibb County School District (BCSD) for a three-year period. A truancy officer, or an attendance officer, is […]

Most accidents can be preventable when lighting fireworks if you take precaution. Our Fire Department wants to remind everyone to be safe during the 4th of July holiday weekend. “The number one injury we see this time of year is burns. Sparklers get extremely hot and operating thos without gloves can sustain severe burns. We […]

Two different monthly men’s mental health meetups are coming together to provide even more men the chance to share their experiences with each other and find support from within their community. On Monday, June 30, Serenity Entertainment Complex (427 Poplar Street) will host the two successful and meaningful groups from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. “We want to foster more […]

On Saturday, June 21, the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) held a food distribution at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center where they were able to feed 110 families. “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to provide this opportunity for many families in Macon-Bibb,” said GDDI Founder Najiva Timothee. “People were so grateful for […]

On Thursday, June 19, Macon-Bibb County joined the rest of the United States in celebrating Juneteenth, a powerful celebration of Black liberation, freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality. Dozens gathered at City Hall to celebrate and reflect with a Wreath Laying Ceremony hosted by Macon Black Culture. “Today’s Juneteenth celebration is a moment […]