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Communications

  • Bragg Jam celebrates 25th year of bringing music to Macon
    Get ready to ROCK! On Saturday, July 27, music will be flowing through the streets of Downtown Macon as we celebrate the 25th year of Bragg Jam.    “Bragg Jam has been the source for so many long-lasting memories for people through-out the years and it’s an experience that you don’t want to miss,” said Bragg Jam […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor Miller & MMHM to release ACEs score, hold panel discussion
    On Monday, July 29, Mayor Lester Miller and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) will announce the results of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survey released earlier this summer. The announcement will be followed by a panel to discuss the results and talk about why this survey is vital to our community. The public is invited to […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • “This is the gamechanger”: Men talk communication, children at mental health meet-up
    With steam rising from the pavement following a recent downpour, the air along Cherry Street was heavy and uncomfortable as 13 men walked up to Churchill’s first floor event space for an evening of conversation, honesty, and support. As uncomfortable as it was outside, the men opened the door to a space where they could […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • FEMA selects Macon-Bibb to participate in national training
    Macon-Bibb County was recently selected to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC). FEMA selects one community from each region every year, and Macon-Bibb County was the only community selected in the Southeast United States.  “Emergency Management is a team effort. This course will allow our team to build […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon It explains MVP, latest impact
    If you’re curious to learn more about Macon Violence Prevention (MVP), our Communications Office’s podcast Macon It takes a deeper dive into the initiative. In the latest episode, Public Relations Specialists Olivia Walter and Edna Adams interview MVP Coordinator Jeremy Grissom.  “This episode allows us to take our time explaining what MVP actually is and […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor, Commission fund more MVP grants
    The Macon-Bibb County Commission has approved allocating $500,000 towards the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) initiative. The money is being given to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) to distribute to organizations for a third round of  MVP grants. Mayor Lester Miller and the CFCG will announce the grant recipients on Wednesday, July 31.    Since […]

    July 26, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Family Movie Night showing The Little Mermaid
    Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. This movie night was originally scheduled for July 12, but was rescheduled.   Seating and concessions will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 […]

    July 19, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mercer Tennis Classic to bring world’s best with biggest cash prize yet
    The Mercer Tennis Classic is gearing up for another U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit tournament and this year, organizers are expecting more of the world’s best with an upgrade in the cash prize. The USTA announced sponsoring $100,000 in prize money.  “This doesn’t happen to a lot of tournaments,” said Eric Hayes, Mercer Tennis […]

    July 19, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon-Bibb receives three national communication awards
    On Saturday, July 13, the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) announced during its annual Awards of Excellence program that Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications was the recipient of three awards. The Hub received a Meritorious Award in the E-newsletter category. The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Middle Georgia Regional Airport Runway Extension received an Excellence Award in the […]

    July 19, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Men’s Mental Health Meet-up Tuesday
    The monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up, hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters (MMGM) and the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program, will conclude its first series of meetings on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Churchills on Cherry (557 Cherry Street). Another series of meet-ups will be announced at a later date once organizers take time to evaluate the program […]

    July 19, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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