Macon-Bibb County

Mayor Miller presents FY26 Budget with increased funding to community priorities On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Lester Miller presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This year’s budget represents an increase in spending across budgets, including more funds allocated for public safety, IT, beautification, and […]

In the wake of recent shootings, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM), Macon Violence Prevention (MVP), and Macon-Bibb County are making sure people impacted by the tragedies – whether they be victims, family, or friends – have access to needed and free crisis, trauma, and mental health counseling. “This is a tragedy that goes against everything […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors will be mailing state-mandated annual notices to all Bibb County taxpayers on May 16, 2025. The notices will be mailed to the owner of record as of the valuation date, January 1, 2025. Changes to tax laws require that all property owners be provided information annually as to […]

The Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar is back after seven years! The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is working on its calendar featuring Middle Georgia’s finest for a good cause. The 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar will benefit children’s healthcare in Middle Georgia. A portion of the dollars raised will be donated to Navicent Health Foundation to […]

For its May Committee of the Whole Meeting, Mayor Miller and the Macon-Bibb County Commission took time to visit the site of multiple major projects already in development or set to begin soon. “It’s one thing to discuss these projects and their details while sitting in Chambers in City Hall…it’s another thing to get out […]

On Monday, May 12, Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioners announced their commitment a historic investment in road improvements. “For too many years, there were never enough funds made available to care for our aging infrastructure, leading to potholes, sinkholes, collapses along the sides, and failing pavement,” said Mayor Miller. “Now, thanks to the SPLOST, the […]

Our Recreation Department is having another Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 24. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). The event is free and open to the public, but the food must be purchased. “This is such a community favorite, and we are […]

Three of our Commissioners recently received certificates from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association in the Lifelong Learning Academy. They were honored on May 6, at the Association’s 2025 Annual Conference in Chatham County District 1 Commissioner Valerie Wynn completed the Economic and Community Development, Intergovernmental Relations, and Revenue and […]

This week, we celebrated National Police Week, honoring our law enforcement. Police Week is May 11 – 17 this year, and the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 9. The ceremony was held at Public Safety Memorial Park. You can watch the full ceremony here. “We want everyone […]

On Tuesday, May 13, 35 students graduated from the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS). “This was such a great group of students who will be incredible leaders one day,” said Community Affairs Executive Director Dr. Henry Ficklin. “GCAPS has not only provided them with knowledge about how government works, but the ability to see themselves […]