For the third year, Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson – along with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon Mental Health Matters, and other partners – will hold the annual Santa Spotting event. Commissioner Bronson is inviting the community to participate this year by donating items and decorating the vehicles. […]
On Tuesday, December 10, Mayor Lester Miller, students, and our community partners unveiled a new mural at the Hello House at the Brookdale Resource Center. This mural has been six weeks in the making thanks to a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant. “I hope when people see it, it gives them hope,” said Taquhan Williams, a 9th […]
Our public safety officials now have new and improved water rescue equipment to keep our community safe near waterways. On Tuesday, December 10, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation announced they were awarded the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office with a $7,500 grant to buy self-contained, underwater breathing apparatus. “Our mission is simple. We create partners in […]
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Bibb County School District and Macon-Bibb County held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Innovation and Technology Academy. You can watch full ceremony here. “The Innovation and Technology Academy is proof that the Macon-Bibb County community is forward-thinking and ensuring we cultivate a skilled, innovative, and tech-savvy […]
The Frank Johnson Recreation Center needs your help to make a difference in our community for the holidays. The Center is collecting food items for its annual food drive now until December 15. You can bring non-perishable items, with a special emphasis on dry goods, such as macaroni, spaghetti, etc. Donations can be dropped off […]
On Tuesday, December 3, we celebrated our commissioners who have completed their terms on the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Tuesday was Commissioners Mallory Jones and Virgil Watkins’ last official Commission Meeting. Commissioners Elaine Lucas and Al Tillman, who vacated their seats earlier, returned for the celebration. “I want you to remember that each of these folks […]
Our very own Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, Spencer Hawkins, was recently recognized at a national level for his efforts in making our community and nation a better place. On November 20, he was awarded the International Association Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2024 Presidential Citation by IAEM-USA President Carrie Speranza for his efforts in leading IAEM’s […]
Macon-Bibb County has created a dedicated website to capture in one place all announcements, safety advice, maps, pictures, media coverage, and other information about the implosion of the abandoned hotel downtown happening on January 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The website can now be found at www.maconbibb.us/abandonedhotelimplosion. People can also get announcements about changes, safety […]
Crews from Sellers Contracting Services will close Pinehill Drive to through traffic from Shurling Drive to New Clinton Road on Monday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only local traffic will be allowed on closed section of Pinehill. The road will only be closed to through traffic on Monday, December 9, but crews […]
A portion of the intersection at Third and Poplar Streets will be closed through January 5 for the Downtown Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. If you’re coming down Poplar Street, you will not be able to turn onto Third Street. This will allow people to cross Third Street safely when enjoying the light show. “We wanted […]
