Macon-Bibb County

The aim of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS ) Awareness Month is to inform Americans they may be able to save infant lives by knowing how to prevent SIDS and decrease its risk.   SIDS is the sudden unexplained death of an infant after sufficient studies have been conducted to find a cause to explain the […]

This week, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb County. He presented the proclamation to staff from Atrium Health Navicent.  The aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to inform Americans about breast cancer by advocating for early detection and increasing their awareness about treatment options. The American Cancer Society […]

On Monday, October 21, cameras will be used to enforce the speed limit with tickets in the Academy for Classical Education (5665 New Forsyth Road) and Bernd Elementary School (4160 Ocmulgee East Boulevard) school zones. If the cameras catch you going more than 10 mph over the speed limit in these school zones, you will get a speeding […]

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) held a remembrance walk at Macon Mall on Monday to remember the pedestrians who died in Macon-Bibb County. Participants were able to get free lighted armbands and safety information from local organizations.   “The PSRB engaged with as many as 50 people during the educational outreach activity , and Pedestrian […]

Caregivers make up 16.6% – or almost 40 million people – of the United States, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. More than a million of those live in Georgia. While those caregivers are constantly thinking about how to keep their loved ones alive or just making the best out of a situation each day, […]

The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund has hired Natalie Bouyett as its first Executive Director. In this role Bouyett will work with the consolidated government, Land Bank Authority, Macon Housing Authority, and other partners to create more affordable housing options for people throughout the county.   “Creating affordable housing opportunities while providing a platform for individuals, […]

On Tuesday, October 8, Reimagining the Civic Commons — a collaboration of national foundations and civic leaders dedicated to revitalizing public spaces in ways that benefit communities — announced its third round of investment in 10 cities, including Macon-Bibb County. The funding will be used in the cities to transform public spaces in ways that […]

On Thursday, October 10, the Mayor’s Council of Clergy held its regular luncheon at Middle Georgia State University.   This month’s guests included Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar, Dr. Patrice Walker with Atrium Health Navicent, Sister Theresa Sullivan from the Daybreak Day Resource Center, and Sabrina Friday with Mother’s Nest.  “Our luncheons give us a chance to let […]

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather with some good food, music, and fun at Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive) for the next Picnic in the Park on Saturday, October 12. You can choose from 12 food vendors from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  There will be live entertainment from “T-Luv” Todd Davis, wine slushies from Jail Creek Farms, […]

It’s that time of year again! We are days away from the start  of the local, state, and federal election. Polls are opening for early voting starting Tuesday, October 15 and goes through Friday, November 1.   You can vote early at the Bibb County Board of Elections (3661 Eisenhower Pkwy, STE MB101), Elaine H. […]