“You are something to someone.” With a light mist in the air outside after an overcast and rainy day, 17 men gathered in a circle in the middle of Serenity Entertainment Complex on Poplar Street for the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up. The men varied in age, backgrounds, professions, family status, where they grew up, […]
“Today you transition from a fire recruit to a firefighter, and I’m proud to say you are more than ready.” Words spoken by Fire Training Division Chief Arthur Parker to several hundred people gathered at Rock Springs Baptist Church to celebrate the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s newest class of firefighters. Family members, friends, command staff, […]
More Than 23,500 Guests Attend Shows at Two of Macon’s Premiere Live Entertainment Venues Oak View Group, operators of the Macon Centreplex, announced four high profile live events in a four-day span at two of Macon’s premier live entertainment venues drew more than 23,500 combined guests and generated more than $5-million in spending for the […]
This Sunday, November 2, 2025, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding residents to use this time to ensure your household has working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan in place. When you set your clocks back one hour, take a minute to test all smoke […]
Join Bike Walk Macon on Saturday, November 8, for Macon’s Big Bike Ride – an unforgettable ride with hundreds of bicyclists through Downtown, Intown, and East Macon, and along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. This year’s ride is a special one. They’re highlighting the projects and progress that are making Macon more bike/ped-friendly, while also recognizing Josh Rogers – a leader […]
From November 4-11, 2025, Macon-Bibb County will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, which is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO). The Bibb County Courthouse dome, fire stations, Fire Administration, the Mercer University Drive bridge, the ribbon lighting at the Atrium Health […]
From UGA Cooperative Extension – Bibb County, GA Enjoy Front Door Produce fresh from the farm! Our exclusive Green Box fundraiser features a delightful assortment of locally grown seasonal vegetables sourced from Moultrie, Georgia. Each box is brimming with a colorful array of bell peppers, cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, squash, zucchini, corn, green beans, cabbage, and […]
Two different monthly men’s mental health meetups are continuing their joint effort to provide men the chance to share their experiences with each other and find support from within their community. About 20 men have regularly taken advantage of each of the sessions each month. On Monday, October 27, Serenity Entertainment Complex (427 Poplar Street) will host the two […]
The Atrium Health Amphitheater is thrilled to announce the return of Trucks and Treats, presented by Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Construction Group, and Prince Service + MFG, happening Saturday, October 25th, from 12PM – 3PM. This free, family- friendly event will once again bring the community together for an afternoon of Halloween fun and hands-on […]
The Bibb County Animal Services Division will host its second annual Pumpkin and Paws Fall Festival at the Bibb County Animal Shelter (4214 Fulton Mill Road) on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Pumpkin and Paws event will offer free dog and cat adoptions. For your pets, they are offering free […]
