School is back in session, and on the newest episode of Macon It, we’re checking in with Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims. We sit down with Dr. Sims to recap the start of the 2026-2027 school year and talk about what students, parents, and staff should know as they settle into […]
Installation of Macon-Bibb County’s new and upgraded outdoor emergency sirens has officially begun, marking a major step toward strengthening emergency warning coverage across the county. Crews began installing the new system as part of a nearly $3 million project to upgrade and expand Macon-Bibb County’s tornado and severe weather siren system. In December, the Macon-Bibb […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is calling on young artists to put their creativity to work and help teach the community about emergency preparedness. EMA is now accepting entries for its annual Children’s Art Contest for the 2027 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. All Macon-Bibb County students in grades K-12, regardless of where they attend school, […]
Being prepared for severe weather starts with knowing when danger is headed your way, and Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) wants to make sure more families have a reliable way to receive those warnings. EMA will hold a free weather radio giveaway for Bibb County households on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 until 8:00 […]
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Macon-Bibb County will come together to remember the lives lost and honor the first responders who risked and gave their lives to save others. The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 8:45 a.m. at Public Safety Memorial […]
This school year looks a little different for Westside High School senior Christopher Knight and about 30 of his classmates. Instead of spending their entire school day in a traditional classroom, they’re getting an opportunity few high school students have – hands-on experience with the technology shaping the future of manufacturing. Knight is part of […]
The Office of Communications has been named a finalist in the national City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) annual Savvy Awards for its “Feet hit the floor; let’s go.” Stories from the Men’s Mental Health Meet-up campaign in the Government Service Delivery/Community Issue. This puts it in the top three nationally for this category, and […]
From Middle Georgia Regional Library – Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) unveils new Downtown Bus Station Book Locker located at the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MBCTA) Transfer Station for library patrons to easily pick up and return books along their bus commute. Patrons can now select this outdoor book locker as a 24/7 pickup and […]
From Mercer University – Mercer University and Mercer Athletics, in partnership with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, a Double Bear Mercer graduate, officially launched the countdown to the 2026 football season Thursday, unveiling plans for the nationally televised Aug. 29 FCS Kickoff matchup against East Texas A&M and introducing a free concert series designed to make […]
Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby, Jr. – On July 30, the 40 interns in the Mayor’s Office of Youth Employment and Engagement (M.O.Y.E.E) program were recognized by Macon-Bibb officials for completing their six-week-long program. Family and friends celebrated with a graduation ceremony in Commission Chambers at City Hall. Through the M.O.Y.E.E., young people ages […]
