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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
YouthUp, Inc. will hold its “Real Talk for Stronger Families” parent/teen gathering on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Theron Ussery Community Center (816 North Macon Park Drive) at 6:00 p.m. Partnering with Macon Violence Prevention and the Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the monthly sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents […]
Our Public Works crew began tearing down the blighted and empty former motel near the corner of Ingleside and Riverside drive on Wednesday, July 17. This clearance will make room for River Edge Behavioral Health’s new Peer Support and Community Adult Center. “We are excited to be able to play a role in the revitalization […]
On Tuesday, July 16, crews from Reeves Construction started repaving nearly 2.5 miles of Columbus Road as part of Macon-Bibb’s #PavingTheWay program, an effort to repave, restripe, and fix the worst roads in the county. “For too many years, a lack of funding meant our roads deteriorated faster than we could fix them,” said Mayor […]
“Life isn’t easy when you come from a background of mental health and drug issues, not because you know of better, but because you don’t know anything else.” True words spoken by Timothy Hart, who will soon be moving into the Tiny Cottages of Macon, which were built and will be managed by River Edge […]
The Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) has a new home in West Macon-Bibb County! The Library Annex at the Macon Mall is officially open and providing several resources for our community. “The new Library Annex location will not only offer us the opportunity to serve those patrons again, but we also hope that the close […]
Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning (MBPZ) needs your input as the department works to update the Design Guidelines for central business districts and historic districts. You can take the survey by clicking here. The survey is for all residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the central business districts and historic districts interested in changes to […]
Summer in the City Learning Experience for Teenage Girls The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) – in partnership with Macon-Bibb County Recreation – is hosting a Summer Learning Experience for teenage girls at the Rosa Jackson Community Center (1211 Maynard Street) from July 16-19 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. There are only 10 slots available, and registration can be completed by clicking […]
