Halloween will be observed in Macon-Bibb County on Friday, October 31, 2025. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recommends “Trick or Treating” times from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office want to share the following important safety tips: Costumes Wear a […]
At a meeting on October 21, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved $25,000 in Macon Violence Prevention program funding for afterschool program services through Next Level Community Development Center. They currently serve students in 14 schools around the county, and Next Level has a documented history of successfully serving students and preparing them for […]
At meetings on October 14 and 21, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved six more contracts for road paving as part of Macon-Bibb County’s #PavingTheWay program. McLeroy, Inc., Professional Paving Services, and Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction are being hired to repave 201 segments of road totaling 48.58 miles. Additional sections of road may be […]
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) awarded three Macon-Bibb County Commissioners with certificates for completing requirements in its Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the Association’s 2025 Legislative Leadership Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Glynn County. Commissioner Paul Bronson completed the Revenue […]
The Macon Bacon are thrilled to announce that Luther Williams Field has been selected as the host site for the Atlanta Falcons Official Watch Party on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as the Falcons take on the New England Patriots. Each year, the Atlanta Falcons host an official watch party at a different location across Georgia, and this year, they’re bringing the […]
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 family-friendly event to […]
Macon-Bibb County is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed nationally from September 15 through October 15, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. In Macon-Bibb, Hispanic residents make up approximately 4% of the county’s population and play a vital role in shaping […]
Early voting has begun! Early voting for the local and state elections is happening now until October 31. You can vote early at the Bibb County Board of Elections (3661 Eisenhower Pkwy, STE MB101), Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), and Theron Ussery Community Center (815 N Macon Park Drive). Polling locations […]
On Tuesday, October 14, the Macon-Bibb County Commission unanimously approved an ordinance allocating $960,500 from school zone camera funds to purchase new equipment for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The funding will allow the Sheriff’s Office to renew its Axon contract, which provides deputies with body cameras and tasers. “These funds allow us to […]
On Thursday, October 9, Macon-Bibb County employees stepped away from their desks to enjoy a day of sunshine, team spirit, and friendly competition during the annual Wellness Day, hosted by the Human Resources Department. The day kicked off with activities across the community, including golf at the Historic Bowden Golf Course and pickleball at the […]
