On Monday, March 27, Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan held a Twinning Ceremony in Commission Chambers in City Hall. You can watch the full ceremony here., and see pictures of the Ceremony and the visit here. “Diversity strengthens our community and is important now more than ever,” said Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. […]
The Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center is now accepting members for its first-ever Teen RC Club. This is an opportunity for teens ages 12-18 to learn how to build, maintain and operate Radio Controlled Cars & Trucks at the Center every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for six weeks beginning April 13. This is […]
Start making plans to enjoy a beautiful spring day with Picnic in the Park! Our Recreation Department is having another Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). So far, there are nine food trucks with […]
It’s time for the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup and there are plenty of opportunities to join and do your part. This Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program which takes place every year in about 20,000 communities throughout the nation. Keep America Beautiful is celebrating the Great American Cleanup’s 25th year in […]
Bibb County students were given more than just a paintbrush and chalk at the Heart & Sole Workshop, they were given the encouragement to be successful in life. That’s the goal for the creators of this camp. Randy Heart, Dsto Moore, and Tray Shelley wanted to give kids an opportunity to not only express themselves […]
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department’s All-Star Basketball Team took home medals and a trophy after winning the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class “A” 8 & Under State Championship. The team competed against eight teams in Tucker, GA the weekend of March 3-4. They defeated 4 teams with a win over Savannah, GA, who […]
Want to make a difference in your community? It all starts with a conversation. The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is hosting On the Table Macon once again, an initiative that brings together community members from across Central Georgia to discuss and brainstorm ideas for improving their communities. Click here to see the different tables […]
The Pink Pancake Breakfast is back! This scrumptious morning event happens during both weekends of the International Cherry Blossom Festival, and is a labor of love by our Fire Department to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To make it even better, the fire crew is teaming up with the Macon Bacon for the […]
The Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet is back and better than ever! More than 350 people have traveled from all over the country to play in Macon Pickleball’s 3rd Annual Tournament at Tattnall Square Park Pickleball Center. This year, they set a record for the number of players that registered. That includes people who […]
The Brookdale Resource Center is adding a new resource to feed hundreds of people fresh food from its backyard. Mayor Lester Miller, United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG), Bibb County School District, and the Bibb County Cooperative Extension held a news conference on Thursday, March 16 to make the special announcement. You can watch it […]
