This year, Macon-Bibb County was selected for a major Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative—an honor awarded to only a few communities nationwide. Macon-Bibb secured a grant through the National Center for Safe Routes to School’s “Quick-Build Projects” program, which was made possible through the financial support of General Motors (GM). With this money, and partnerships through U […]
Although school is back in session, summer is still going strong and some of our Recreation Centers will keep pools open. Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive) and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) will keep pools open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays […]
Macon-Bibb County is proud to celebrate National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Throughout the month of August emergency managers will conduct a coordinated, industry-wide awareness and advocacy campaign to promote the capabilities of emergency management and the role of emergency managers. “We want to make sure our neighbors understand what emergency management is, how can we […]
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is holding its annual Fire Prevention Essay Contest and is looking for students to participate. The essay contest is for 5th, 8th, and 12th grade public, private, and home-schooled students in Macon-Bibb County. The essay must reflect the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in […]
At the Commission Meeting on August 5, Mayor Lester Miller presented a list of 459 roads slated to have all or portions repaved in the next several years as part of the Paving the Way program. The list includes 129.36 miles of road and is estimated to cost $44 million from the voter-approved Special Purpose […]
Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas beginning Tuesday, August 5: Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved trail between the Overlook and north boat ramp in Amerson River Park. Spring Street boat ramp and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Public […]
On Thursday, July 31, Mayor Lester Miller and County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett presented a proclamation to the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) in honor of Summer Learning Week. GDDI hosted the 2nd Annual Summer in the City Learning Experience for teen girls July15-23, 2025 with specific themes during the week—Goal Setting, STEM, Gardening, Teen […]
On Thursday, July 31, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) revealed the report for its second Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study at City Hall. You view the full presentation here. “This is a vital tool that helps us better understand how early adversity impacts long-term outcomes for children, families, and neighborhoods right here in our own […]
Our Recreation Department took a well-deserved day to learn and celebrate its accomplishments on Friday, July 25. The team celebrated National Park and Recreation Month with a Luau-themed celebration at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center. “We truly have the best staff, and they deserve to be celebrated,” said Recreation Director Robert Walker. “This celebration allowed […]
“It’s an honor to sponsor this ordinance that names this pavilion after Jim Hickman. It’s my honor and privilege to know him as a friend,” said former Commissioner Mallory Jones. Jim Hickman was a friend to just about everyone he met. That was the shared sentiment from everyone who knew him and spoke at his […]
