Macon-Bibb County

On Wednesday, April 1, demolition began on Coliseum Drive, as Macon-Bibb County continues making progress on revitalizing the former Bibb Mill site in East Macon. The building, which most recently housed the Secretary of State’s Offices before relocating to Arkwright Road, is one of several structures being cleared to open up the property for future […]

As Macon-Bibb County recognizes National Community Development Week (April 6–10), the upcoming episode of Macon It dives into the work happening behind the scenes to strengthen our community. In this episode, we sit down with Wanzina Jackson, Director of the Economic & Community Development Department, to break down what the department does and how it […]

Macon-Bibb County is joining communities across the country in recognizing National Community Development Week, April 6–10, 2026, a time to highlight the programs, partnerships, and people working every day to strengthen our community. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Communities: Supporting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs,” focuses on the impact […]

From Omega Construction – Omega Construction joined project partners and community leaders on Thursday, March 26, to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new warehouse and distribution center for Bob’s Discount Furniture at 4521 Cavalier Drive in Macon, Georgia. The approximately 801,000-square-foot facility will serve as a major logistics hub supporting the retailer’s continued growth across […]

On this week’s episode of Macon It, we sit down with Jerry Battle, Macon-Bibb’s Neighborhood Programs Coordinator, to talk about what drives his work and how he’s helping build stronger neighborhoods across the county. In the conversation, Battle shares his journey –– from years of working in the Recreation Department to stepping into this new […]

Macon-Bibb County, the Macon Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Fund, Sheridan Construction and other partners officially broke ground on Tuesday, March 24, marking the start of construction for Pleasant Hill Landing, a new multi-family housing development in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. “This is an investment in people, in neighborhood revitalization, and in the future of Pleasant […]

Families across Macon-Bibb County received support and a warm welcome on Saturday, March 21, as the Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) hosted a drive-thru food distribution at the Bloomfield Recreation Center. Volunteers and teen girls in the GDDI program, distributed full meal bags to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. By the end of the […]

On Tuesday, March 24, Barton Malow + Sheridan hosted an information session for subcontractors and suppliers to introduce the New Macon Arena project, including its scope, schedule, and trade bid opportunities. More than 100 people came out to the Macon Centreplex to hear firsthand about the opportunities available. “This arena won’t be just a venue, […]

On Friday, March 20, Keryx Ministries and Macon-Bibb County celebrated the beginning of construction on a new medical clinic in the Unionville neighborhood with a groundbreaking ceremony. “This is about people in Macon-Bibb County coming together and saying, ‘we are united to make sure we give everyone a chance to succeed,’” said Mayor Lester Miller. […]

Macon-Bibb County faced two rounds of severe weather in less than five days, as tornadoes touched down on March 12 and March 16. Despite the back-to-back storms, the County’s emergency response teams moved quickly and worked together to keep residents safe and informed. The first tornado touched down between 6:46 and 6:50 a.m. on March […]