On February 17, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved Tekquell Watson’s appointment as the consolidated government’s new Chief Information Officer. “Technology is at the core of all we are doing to create a more accessible and transparent government in order to better serve our community,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “We cast […]
When you walk through the doors of the Brookdale Resource Center – formerly known as the Brookdale Warming Center – you’re greeted by a smiling, friendly, and welcoming security guard before heading into the main office to be greeted by even more smiling faces. After checking in, your next sight is a floor to ceiling […]
The Brookdale Warming Center opened its doors at noon on January 6, 2021, and within an hour, the first resident walked through the doors. Its opening had only been announced two days prior, on January 4. It was physically set up to from January 1-5. The first partner meetings on what was needed to make […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public as a way to make sure all potential hazards are identified. It also allows the EMA to gauge the preparedness level of departments, agencies, and people to plan for mitigation efforts and develop more effective […]
Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, has been chosen as the Construction Manager for the new Macon Arena, a major project that will replace the current Macon Coliseum and serve as a key part of the region’s expanding entertainment opportunities. Located southeast of Atlanta in Macon-Bibb County, the planned facility is designed to host […]
As the Brookdale Resource Center celebrates five years of serving the Macon-Bibb community, the milestone is also a moment to recognize the people behind the work, the employees who show up every day to support, guide, and care for residents during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. For many staff members, working […]
Hundreds of people from across Macon-Bibb County filled the streets on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., coming together for the annual MLK Day March in a powerful show of unity and reflection. Community members of all ages began the march from four locations across the county, eventually […]
The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund marked a significant milestone Wednesday, January 21, 2025, as community leaders, partners, and residents gathered for the fund’s first ribbon cutting since its creation in 2024, celebrating the completion of the first homes at Tindall Fields. You can watch the full ceremony here. The ceremony marked the completion of […]
The passion for the people of Macon-Bibb County and their safety was on full display as Mayor Lester Miller addressed a crowd of more than 75 people in Commission Chambers at City Hall about the decrease in the homicide rate and efforts to continue that progress. “We’re talking about people’s lives,” he vehemently pointed out. […]
The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) has been recognized by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as a Family Learning Community at NCFL’s most recent annual conference. This distinction not only affirms MBMLA’s leadership in advancing multigenerational literacy and learning engagement, but it also marks a significant milestone for the Macon-Bibb community. What makes […]
