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 […]
Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. The Convenience Center at 1010 11th Street will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. The Center will resume to its […]
The vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America will once again take over Downtown as the 4th Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns on Saturday, October 18. This year, the fiesta will be held in Cherry Street Plaza (310 Cherry Street) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Organizers are currently recruiting vendors and sponsors to participate in this growing celebration […]
On Tuesday, August 19, at the Commission Meeting, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation in honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Dozens of people, who are part of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) stood alongside our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team, as the Mayor read the proclamation. This inaugural month-long celebration, which stems from […]
The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. in Public Safety Memorial Park (at the intersection of Mulberry and Second Streets) in Downtown Macon. The annual event is aimed to remember the lives lost and honor first responders who saved lives in the 2001 […]
