Tammy Cravey, a dedicated fire inspector with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, has always been driven by a deep passion for helping others. “Serving others just gives me joy… and I get to do that daily,” she shares. Early in her career, Tammy focused on rescuing people during fires, but as a fire inspector, she now […]
As the National Weather Service was holding multiple severe weather briefings with Emergency Management Agencies (EMA) and partners around the state ahead of a line of severe storms impacting Georgia the weekend of March 14-16, our local Macon-Bibb EMA wanted to take another step in helping the community prepare. The day before the storms were […]
Throughout early voting and on Election Day (March 18, 2025), the voters of Macon-Bibb County overwhelmingly supported the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), a single penny on the dollar which can only be used to fund things like capital improvement projects. It was approved by the voters by 83%!! “This […]
During the March 18 , Commission Meeting Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission honored a very special retired firefighter. Mayor Miller and the Stafford family were in on a little surprise for Chief Stephan M. Stafford. Chief Stafford thought his wife was going to be recognized when it was really all for him. “Whereas Chief […]
Once you’re Cherry Blossom Festival royalty, you wear that crown or tiara for the rest of your life. On Tuesday, before the Festival began, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission recognized current and previous royalty with a proclamation. March 18, 2025, is now known as the Cherry Blossom Royalty Ambassadors Appreciation Day. You can read […]
“In 1957, my grammar school won the small enrollment basketball championship in that gym,” said Theron Ussery during a groundbreaking on Monday, March 17, 2025. “It’s great to be in the mecca of Macon sports.” That moment was full circle for Ussery, as 68 years later he would be standing next to what is now […]
Southwest High School’s boys varsity basketball team is representing Macon-Bibb very well by being the Region Champions and State Division IA Runner Ups. On Tuesday, March 18, during a Commission meeting, the basketball team was recognized with a proclamation declaring March 18 as Southwest Patriots Boys Varsity Basketball Team Day. “For you all to band […]
Headed out to or visiting Macon-Bibb for the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival running from March 21 through March 30? Want to know when and where roads are closed around special events? Need to know where all the events are? Want to make sure you and your family have a safety plan in place? Curious […]
Takella Gooch serves as a Fire Captain with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, where she leads a fire crew and oversees fireground operations, all while prioritizing the safety of her team. Reflecting on what inspired her to pursue this career, Takella explained, “I was born and raised in Macon-Bibb County. I love the city of Macon, […]
The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative – a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program partner – is hosting Makin’ Mentors Collaborative on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Tubman African American Museum (310 Cherry Street). This will be a training session for anyone interested in becoming a mentor, existing mentors who want additional […]
