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  • Macon-Bibb, School District partner to expand workforce resources for students
    On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Bibb County School District and Macon-Bibb County held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Innovation and Technology Academy. You can watch full ceremony here.  “The Innovation and Technology Academy is proof that the Macon-Bibb County community is forward-thinking and ensuring we cultivate a skilled, innovative, and tech-savvy […]

    December 6, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Frank Johnson Recreation Center holding community food drive
    The Frank Johnson Recreation Center needs your help to make a difference in our community for the holidays. The Center is collecting food items for its annual food drive now until December 15.  You can bring non-perishable items, with a special emphasis on dry goods, such as macaroni, spaghetti, etc. Donations can be dropped off […]

    December 6, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Thank you, Commissioners!
    On Tuesday, December 3, we celebrated our commissioners who have completed their terms on the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Tuesday was Commissioners Mallory Jones and Virgil Watkins’ last official Commission Meeting. Commissioners Elaine Lucas and Al Tillman, who vacated their seats earlier, returned for the celebration.   “I want you to remember that each of these folks […]

    December 6, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • EMA Director recognized for efforts in helping National Weather Service
    Our very own Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, Spencer Hawkins, was recently recognized at a national level for his efforts in making our community and nation a better place. On November 20, he was awarded the International Association Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2024 Presidential Citation by IAEM-USA President Carrie Speranza for his efforts in leading IAEM’s […]

    December 6, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Website launched to centralize information about abandoned hotel implosion
    Macon-Bibb County has created a dedicated website to capture in one place all announcements, safety advice, maps, pictures, media coverage, and other information about the implosion of the abandoned hotel downtown happening on January 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The website can now be found at www.maconbibb.us/abandonedhotelimplosion. People can also get announcements about changes, safety […]

    December 6, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Pinehill Drive to temporarily close as part of sidewalk construction
    Crews from Sellers Contracting Services will close Pinehill Drive to through traffic from Shurling Drive to New Clinton Road on Monday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only local traffic will be allowed on closed section of Pinehill. The road will only be closed to through traffic on Monday, December 9, but crews […]

    December 5, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Portion of Third and Poplar to close for Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza
    A portion of the intersection at Third and Poplar Streets will be closed through January 5 for the Downtown Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. If you’re coming down Poplar Street, you will not be able to turn onto Third Street. This will allow people to cross Third Street safely when enjoying the light show. “We wanted […]

    November 27, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Fire Dept. reminds families of turkey frying dangers
    As we approach Thanksgiving, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to remind our community about the dangers associated with turkey frying. Deep frying turkeys has become a popular way to prepare the holiday meal, but it also presents significant fire risks if not done properly. Each year, turkey fryers are responsible for hundreds of […]

    November 27, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Date, time set for implosion of abandoned hotel Downtown
    “We’re starting the New Year with a bang,” says Mayor Lester Miller of the pending implosion of the abandoned hotel Downtown (108 First Street) on January 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. “The way you start your new year is how you spend your entire year, so we’re going big and taking down a blighted building, making way for economic and […]

    November 27, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • ARPA funds allocated to address food desserts, homelessness, violence prevention, & public safety
    At the Commission meeting on November 19, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved allocating millions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act funds to help support families in need, remove food desserts, reduce violent crime, improve public safety, and more. “We are continuing to provide our community and families with the support […]

    November 22, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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