Hundreds of people danced their way to the Macon City Auditorium in their best sneakers on Saturday, December 14, for the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Sneaker Ball. People from all over Macon-Bibb County came together to celebrate the successes of our community. “The turnout this year was fantastic,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “For one night, it […]
Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. This includes City Hall, courthouses, and the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Emergency […]
People filled the bleachers at Freedom Park, not to watch a boxing match, but to see the boxing arena renamed in honor of four men who have changed the boxing world in Macon-Bibb and across the world. On Friday, December 13, Macon-Bibb held a dedication ceremony for the Ray-Montgomery Boxing Arena, in honor of Bishop […]
On Friday, December 13, the 2024 Leadership Macon Class celebrated the official opening of a sensory room at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Each year, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Macon class picks a project they work on throughout the year that will benefit the community. “This class heard us and recognized […]
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Macon-Bibb County held an Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Lester Miller and County Commissioners. Two new Commissioners were officially sworn in to take District Seats 4 and 8. You can watch the full ceremony here. “This ceremony kicks off the beginning of a new team of leadership in our community,” said County […]
The United Way of Central Georgia, in partnership with Volume Chevrolet and 13 WMAZ, is thrilled to announce the 17th annual Auto Raffle! For just $45, you can purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of six brand-new vehicles, with the exciting drawing taking place on January 10th. As an added bonus, an Early Bird […]
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Macon-Bibb County will hold an Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Lester Miller and County Commissioners. The Ceremony will take place at the Macon City Auditorium (415 1st Street) at 12:00 p.m. and will be live streamed on www.Facebook.com/MaconBibbCounty. “This ceremony kicks off the beginning of a new team of leadership in […]
Macon-Bibb County will temporarily close the railroad crossing at Forsyth and Tucker Roads beginning Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m. The north and south bound stop signs will also be removed, allowing for the free flow of traffic along Rivoli Drive, and Norfolk Southern will assist by ensuring the crossing area is protected and cannot be accessed by […]
Macon-Bibb County and partners will hold a forum on Thursday, December 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers in City Hall (700 Poplar Street). The forum will give Downtown business owners and residents a chance to learn more about the abandoned hotel (108 First Street) implosion happening on January 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. “This […]
On Thursday, December 12, Mayor Lester Miller held the last Council of Clergy Luncheon of the year at the Macon Mall. Speakers included Mayor Miller, Brian Cornett with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Warren Selby with Macon Regional Crimestoppers, and Laura Mathis with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission. “We have had some great conversations with our […]
