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  • Assistant Fire Chief Reco Stephens retires after 25 years
    After 25 years of protecting our community, Assistant Fire Chief Reco Stephens is stepping into a new journey in life – retirement. Our Fire Department celebrated Chief Stephens’ last day on Friday, January 24, with cake, snacks, and fond memories.  “Chief Stephens made a huge impact on our department in so many ways,” said Fire […]

    January 31, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • MVP partner looking for volunteers to help with new literacy program
    Appleton Episcopal Ministries is in need of volunteers who may be retired or former reading/phonics teachers with experience in a classroom setting to help with its new program. The Appleton Free to Read Program is aimed to address crucial literacy deficits in Bibb County by identifying students who struggle with language comprehension and word recognition.    The program […]

    January 31, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • “You need to have that grace for yourself”: Men gather for monthly mental health discussion
    The temperature outside was dropping below freezing outside giving the air inside Churchill on Cherry’s event space a chill. Despite that, there was a warmth to the first Men’s Mental Health Meet-up of 2025 thanks to the brotherhood created through shared experiences and advice on how to overcome challenges.    At the top of the get […]

    January 31, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • StreetScan continues to evaluate roads to help in Paving the Way program
    StreetScan, a leader in infrastructure assessment technology, has already evaluated more than half of the throughout Macon-Bibb County. This assessment is aimed to provide critical information about the condition of nearly 1,200 miles of county-owned roads to determine future repairs, maintenance, and improvements as part of its Paving the Way program. Since the start date […]

    January 24, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Fire Department welcomes 14 new firefighters
    On Friday, January 17, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrated the graduation of 14 new firefighters. The ceremony was held inside of the auditorium of Central Georgia Technical College. “These recruits have proven they have what it takes to protect and serve our community,” said Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “I am proud to welcome them to our […]

    January 24, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • SNOW thankful for Team Macon-Bibb
    As most of us made our way to the grocery store to get bread and milk, looked for our warmest mittens and hats, tried to decide if a storage bin top or a cookie sheet would work best as a sled, a group of very special people were hard at work to keep us safe. […]

    January 24, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Lead with Literacy hosts holiday camp for girls
    Lead with Literacy held its annual Holiday Hangout Winter Vacation Mini- Camp over Christmas break for girls in our community.  It was designed to provide a safe space during the winter break for girls in 3rd through 8th grades to engage in meaningful reading, writing, and social activities. The all-girl inclusive environment allows them to […]

    January 17, 2025 published by Chris Floore

  • MLK Day Week Government Hours
    Macon-Bibb County will observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a holiday and all government offices, including the court system and Convenience Center at 11th Street, will be closed on Monday, January 20. Emergency services will remain active.  Ryland Environmental will continue to operate on its normal schedule, so trash and yard waste pick […]

    January 17, 2025 published by Chris Floore

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Macon-Bibb
    On Monday, January 20, 2025, Macon-Bibb County, with the MLK Commission and other partnering agencies, will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with several events.   The celebration will begin with the annual City-Wide Community Breakfast at the Tubman African American Museum (310 Cherry Street) at 8:00 a.m.  That will be followed by the annual […]

    January 17, 2025 published by Chris Floore

  • Student dontates 100+ warm coats to Brookdale Resource Center
    “It feels great that I can people,” says Lane Elementary 3rd grader Ava Hardy. “I want them to be warm during these cold days.”  On Wednesday, January 15, young Ms. Hardy dropped off more than 100 warm coats for the residents of the Brookdale Resource Center. This is her sixth year collecting coats and donating […]

    January 17, 2025 published by Chris Floore

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