One humid evening in July, more than a dozen men gathered for the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meetups, and this time, they talked about communication and their children. At a previous meetup, they realized they were all more similar than they thought. During every meeting, they have spoken with honesty and heart, each seeking some kind of support […]
About 40 boxers from across the state will be competing at Freedom Park’s United Boxing Club (3301 Roff Avenue) on Saturday, September 21. This is the 10th anniversary of the Belt Show and it begins at 12:00 p.m. “This tournament shows the community that it’s more than just football, basketball, and baseball,” says Freedom Park […]
Our community is moving forward together with the community who started it all for us in Macon – the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN). Downtown Macon will soon feature street signs showing the translation of each street name in the MCN language. “It’s hard to fix what’s been wrong in the past, but all we can […]
On Wednesday, September 18, Macon-Bibb County leaders announced the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood will be getting new housing for 64 families. The Macon Housing Authority received $17.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Department of Community Affairs, to go towards building 64 new high-quality affordable rental properties. Macon-Bibb County will add another […]
A space known for its peace will soon be a little noisier, but for a good reason. Rosa Parks Square is undergoing renovations, and our community celebrated this milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 19. “It’s a great day in Macon-Bibb County. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again […]
“We’ve got elbow room,” Middle Georgia Regional Commission announced to a room of laughs. She was speaking at the Regional Commission’s regular Council Meeting, the first in their new offices. They had previously been located on Emery Highway for 30 years, and had outgrown the space, making it difficult to work efficiently and serve the […]
From Bike Walk Macon – Bike Walk Macon is excited to announce the first-ever Macon’s Big Bike Ride, happening during Downtown Macon’s First Friday on November 1, 2024. This powerful event and fundraiser will unite hundreds of middle Georgia bicyclists to champion safer, more connected streets and promote a healthier, more vibrant community. The ride will begin […]
The week of September 16, 2024, is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MLA) is launching a series of events in celebration and to provide assistance to people in the community. “Our goal is to highlight the importance of improving literacy among children and adults in the […]
We want to show your child’s artwork in our next Emergency Preparedness Calendar! Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting all students (K-12) who attend a Macon-Bibb County school to submit artwork for the 2025 Calendar. Students can draw or paint any artwork including preparedness actions, natural disasters, man-made disasters, or communications. You can see […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during this month’s Wellness Weekend. The four-day event is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities. All events during the weekend are free and open to everyone in the family. Women’s Wellness Circle Empower Her Hour […]
