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Assistant Fire Chief Reco Stephens retires after 25 years

After 25 years of protecting our community, Assistant Fire Chief Reco Stephens is stepping into a new journey in life – retirement. Our Fire Department celebrated Chief Stephens’ last day on Friday, January 24, with cake, snacks, and fond memories.  “Chief Stephens made a huge impact on our department in so many ways,” said Fire […]

Edna RuizJanuary 31, 2025
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Fire Department assists with South Georgia hurricane rescue

Our Fire Department assisted by sending team members to help in South Georgia, responding to areas heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. As part of the Central Georgia Task Force 4, Macon-Bibb was just one of 13 agencies that made up the GSAR (Georgia Search and Rescue) team. Our crew played a critical role in search […]

Edna RuizOctober 4, 2024
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Health Department donates life jackets to Recreation Department

The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is helping swimmers stay safe at our Recreation pools. On Wednesday, June 28, the Health Department donated 90 life jackets of all different sizes to our Recreation Department. Each of the five pools open will have 18 life jackets for the public to use when swimming. “We’re so grateful for […]

Edna RuizJuly 3, 2024
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Fire Department welcomes newest Deputy Chief

Our Fire Department welcomed its newest Deputy Chief with a special ceremony at Headquarters on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Ron Smith, Jr. is a third-generation Macon-Bibb fire fighter who worked his way up the ranks during the course of his 20 years. He most recently as the Division Chief of Training, helping open the Department’s […]

Edna RuizMay 2, 2024
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Macon-Bibb marks start of major park improvement project

“We’re meeting people at the speed of life.”  The words spoken met the calmness of the people as they sat or stood among the trees near a soon-to-be more accessible lake in South Macon-Bibb. Despite nearby roads and houses, the only sounds were that of the cicadas and the discussions about the potential of the […]

Edna RuizMay 2, 2024
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Statewide Burn Ban in place until September 30

On May 1, 2024, the Georgia State Environmental Protection Division (EPD) began its annual ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. The Burn Ban will remain in effect until September 30, 2024.  During the summer months in Georgia, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels.  The Georgia […]

Edna RuizMay 2, 2024
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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is asking the community to join them in the national Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend from Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5. All fire stations and Headquarters in Macon-Bibb will be lit red in some way on Saturday, May […]

Edna RuizMay 2, 2024
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“We are betting on us. We are all in.”

Mayor credits people of Macon-Bibb for moving community forward together “It’s a great day…a new day…thanks to each of you,” Mayor Lester Miller told more than 700 people gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the annual State of the Community, hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. “Just like you can’t ignore the […]

Chris FlooreApril 25, 2024
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Firefighters receive state recognition

On Tuesday, February 6, members of our Fire Department made their way up to the State Capital to be recognized and honored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) for their exceptional dedication and service.    “I am so proud of all of our firefighters who continue to go above and beyond to serve not only […]

Chris FlooreFebruary 16, 2024
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Lunch and Learn draws dozens of contractors

More than 100 people gathered at the Robert Train Building for a Lunch and Learn hosted by our Fire Department, Planning and Zoning, and SAFEbuilt to learn about how the contracting and permitting process works in the County. The Lunch and Learn happened on Tuesday, September 19. “We had a really great turn out and […]

September 25, 2023
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