Voters in Macon-Bibb County will have several opportunities to cast their ballots early ahead of the upcoming General Primary and Nonpartisan Runoff Election. Early voting begins Monday, June 8, and continues through Friday, June 12, at three locations throughout the county. Polling sites will be open each day from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Voters […]
For more than a century, the Pleasant Hill neighborhood has celebrated community, culture, and connection through its annual May Day celebration. This year, that tradition came back to life as dozens of residents, families, and children gathered at Mattie Hubbard Park for the first May Day celebration in years. Made possible through the work of […]
On Friday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m., Macon Black Culture and Macon-Bibb County will hold a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Juneteenth. The ceremony will happen at Rosa Parks Square (701 Poplar Street) and will be live streamed on www.Facebook.com/MaconBibbCounty. “Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history, honor the resilience and contributions […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public on the draft. Four public meetings and an online survey were used to develop the plan’s draft, and now the EMA is asking departments, agencies, and the public to review it to help ensure all […]
It’s officially summertime in Macon-Bibb County, which means several recreation pools and splash pads are getting ready to open for the season on Saturday, May 23. Pools at Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive), Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) will be […]
Students in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) program celebrated a major milestone on Friday, May 15, as they graduated after completing a year focused on learning about how government works. GCAPS is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn first-hand the roles and services that Macon-Bibb County government provides. Throughout […]
Forty years after a monument was first dedicated in his honor, family members, veterans, community leaders, and residents gathered at Rosa Parks Square to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant. Rodney Maxwell Davis, a hometown hero who gave his life serving his country during the Vietnam War. “We are here to remind ourselves that […]
Macon-Bibb County government offices, recreation centers, and the court system will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency services will remain operational. Convenience Center #1 (1010 11th Street) will also be closed Monday, May 25, and will reopen Tuesday, May 27. All other convenience centers will operate on their regular schedules […]
When people think about local government, they often see the result, like paved roads, community programs, public safety investments, and neighborhood improvements. What they do not always see is the extensive planning, budgeting, and coordination happening behind the scenes to make it all possible. In the latest podcast episode of “Macon It,” we sit down […]
This week, Macon-Bibb County celebrated National Public Works Week by recognizing the employees who help keep the community running every day, from maintaining roads and collecting trash to beautifying public spaces and supporting infrastructure across the County. Throughout the week, departments celebrated their teams with appreciation lunches and gatherings, including fish fries hosted by the […]
