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 […]
“I’m so grateful to have been recognized in front of some of the most powerful women in Communications,” Public Relations Specialist Edna Adams said of being recognized March 12 as a Rising Star by PRDaily. “The energy in the room was truly inspiring, and it was an amazing way to celebrate Women’s History Month!” […]
From the Cherry Blossom Festival -The 43rd Cherry Blossom Festival is set to bloom once again, bringing a vibrant celebration to Macon-Bibb County. Taking place from March 21-30, 2025, this year’s festival promises an action-packed schedule of events for all ages, including concerts, races, midway rides, delicious food, and much more. The Festival at Carolyn […]
Get ready to get your pinkest breakfast of the year! Our Fire Department’s Pink Pancake Breakfast is coming back starting Saturday, March 22. This delicious morning event happens during both weekends of the International Cherry Blossom Festival. To make it even better, the fire crew is teaming up with the Macon Bacon for the 5th […]
On Monday, March 17, Macon-Bibb County and the Recreation Department will celebrate the beginning of the next phase of improvements project at Memorial Park Recreation Center with a groundbreaking ceremony at 2:30 p.m. It will be broadcasted live on www.Facebook.com/MaconBibbCounty. “We are really excited about the much-needed upgrades at Memorial,” said Recreation Director Robert Walker. […]
On Wednesday, March 5, the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) conducted an educational outreach session at the Brookdale Resource Center. “The educational outreach session was very engaging,” said PSRB Chair Greg Brown. “Attendees were excited to learn pedestrian safety tips and inform PSRB members about areas that need improvements.” Members of the board […]
Two of our very own Macon-Bibb County Procurement Officers have been working hard to make sure our County is spending taxpayer dollars effectively. Nan Tharpe and Charles Wimberly recent earned the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate Certificate, a state certification aimed to enhance skills and knowledge on the state procurement process, rules, and available resources. “Things […]
On Tuesday, March 11, Macon-Bibb County, the Macon Housing Authority, Land Bank Authority, and Affordable Housing Fund marked the start of demolition of the former Macon Charter Academy in Historic Pleasant Hill, which will make way for affordable housing for 64 families. The former school building has sat empty for about eight years and had been […]
