The campgrounds at Lake Tobesofkee’s Claystone and Arrowhead Parks are preparing to close for several weeks to make way for about $600,000 in SPLOST-funded improvements. Claystone’s campground closed on November 4, and Arrowhead’s campground will close December 4. They are expected to open later in the Spring of 2025; the rest of the parks will […]
Macon-Bibb County’s annual Christmas Parade will take place Downtown on Sunday, December 15, 2024, beginning at 4:00 p.m., and this year’s theme is “Macon Christmas Jolly.” The route will begin at the Historic Macon Terminal Station, travel down Cherry Street, turn on First Street, and then turn on Mulberry Street to finish at Dr. Martin […]
On Thursday, October 24, District 2 Commissioner Paul W. Bronson, earned his specialty track certification, in Intergovernmental Relations from Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). He is the first Macon-Bibb County Commissioner to earn this specialty track offered by the Lifelong Learning Academy. “Going through this course helped me gain a clearer view that county […]
On Friday, November 1, Five Star Credit Union made a donation of $1,000, to Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM). “We partnered with Mental Health Matters to bring awareness to mental health issues,” said Robert A. Steensma, president/CEO of Five Star Credit Union. “This year we held the first mental health awareness day at Five […]
It’s that time of year again where we “fall back” for daylight saving time. Get ready to turn your clocks back one hour. The switch will happen at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. While you prepare to change your clocks, time on microwaves, ovens, cars, etc., change the batteries on your smoke detectors, too! […]
On October 29, Mayor Lester Miller, Parks & Beautification, and Fickling & Company celebrated the placing of a plaque on Mulberry Street in memory of Neva Jane Langley Fickling. Fickling was named Miss Macon, Miss Georgia, and Miss America, but most notably known for her work and dedication to the community. “My mother was the […]
November 3, 2024 is celebrated as Retired Educators Day in Macon-Bibb County and in the state of Georgia. Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation to retired teachers at a Commission Meeting to commemorate the day. There are more than 103,000 retired educators in Georgia, 23,000 plus of whom are members of the Georgia Retired Educators […]
A spark of new life has been brought to South Macon, and although some would say it’s “just a park”, people at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 31, would say it’s more than that. “We need a park, because parks are transformational. It’s not only transformational to the architect and landscaper, but to neighborhoods,” […]
On Wednesday, October 30, County leaders and members of Jackson Temple Holiness Church unveiled street signs that read “Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way” in honor of Prophetess Mother Annie Bell Jackson. Temple Place, in front of the church was dedicated in honor of the Prophetess Mother for her work and love in the community. The […]
Grab your bikes, Macon dads, and plan to join us Saturday, November 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park for the first Bike with Dad event. The idea for another event for dads and their children came after the success of Ice Cream with Dads in August. “We had such a great turnout […]
