September is National Preparedness Month, and the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is encouraging everyone to take this opportunity to ensure they’re ready for emergencies. This year’s theme, “Preparedness Starts at Home,” emphasizes the importance of getting back to the basics of emergency planning. “Preparedness doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, it starts […]
Lake Tobesofkee is kicking off a brand-new tradition with a weekend full of fall fun at the very first Oc-Tobo-Fest! The three-day festival will take place October 24–26 at Sandy Beach Park (6880 Moseley Dixon Rd.), giving families and friends the perfect way to celebrate the season together. “We are so excited to bring this […]
On Tuesday, September 2, Commissioners approved hiring Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc. and McLeroy, Inc. to manage the next packages of road paving and resurfacing. This is part of the Paving the Way program and the third and fourth packages of roads of the 36.18 total miles that were put out for bid in July. […]
On Tuesday, September 2, the Commission unanimously approved the donation of 4 acres of land donated by a Macon-Bibb resident who wants to thank our Fire Department for a lifesaving moment. “Without the Fire Department’s manpower and knowing what to do, I wouldn’t be here today,” said Clay. On April 21, 1980, George Clay was […]
At its meeting on Tuesday, September 2, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission passed a Resolution asking Macon-Bibb County’s Local Legislative Delegation to introduce legislation to establish new homestead exemptions on ad valorem taxes for people 65 and older. These exemptions would apply to the property taxes paid to both Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government […]
The Macon-Bibb United Boxing Club at Freedom Park will be hosting its 11th Anniversary Boxing Show on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event begins at 12:00 p.m. and admission is $10, free for ages 5 and under. “This show is going to be our biggest and best yet,” says Freedom Park Center Supervisor James Hand. “These boxers have […]
Things are heating up as we get closer to the 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar reveal! The big reveal and calendar sales will happen on Monday, September 15, at the Historic Luther Williams Field (225 Willie Smokie Glover Drive) from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. “We are so excited to reveal the official calendar,” says Fire […]
Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is officially looking for students who want to participate in this year’s Children’s Art Contest for the 2026 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. All Macon-Bibb County students in grade K-12, regardless of school, are allowed to participate in the contest. Winners of the contest will be selected to be featured in the […]
As part of the National Emergency Management Awareness month, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held another NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light distribution event at the Macon Mall on August 28. “I was overwhelmed with the turnout,” said EMA Director Spencer Hawkins. “It was so exciting to see so many people actively engaged in […]
On Tuesday, August 26, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring Professional Paving Services, LLC to manage another package of road paving and resurfacing. This is part of the Paving the Way program and the second package of roads of the 36.18 total miles that were put out for bid in July. “In two weeks, we’ve awarded contracts […]
