On Tuesday, August 26, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring Professional Paving Services, LLC to manage another package of road paving and resurfacing. This is part of the Paving the Way program and the second package of roads of the 36.18 total miles that were put out for bid in July. “In two weeks, we’ve awarded contracts […]
On Tuesday, August 19, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring an independent contractor for road repaving and resurfacing services. This is all part of the Paving the Way program and the first of the 36.18 miles of roads for repaving that were put out for bid in July. “We are moving forward even faster with our Paving […]
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved reducing the millage rate for the 5th consecutive year at its meeting on Tuesday, August 19. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. “We’ve been able to lower our millage rate […]
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is recommending a 5th consecutive reduction in the millage rate. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. Even with the reduction, it is still funding increases in funds for public safety, IT, beautification, recreation, and more. The […]
At the Commission Meeting on August 5, Mayor Lester Miller presented a list of 459 roads slated to have all or portions repaved in the next several years as part of the Paving the Way program. The list includes 129.36 miles of road and is estimated to cost $44 million from the voter-approved Special Purpose […]
Macon-Bibb County has posted four Request for Proposals (RFP) for major road improvements as part of its Paving the Way program. Included in the four packages are 36.18 miles of road, totaling $11,841,367.77 coming from the 2018 SPLOST and state Local Maintenance & Improvement Grants (LMIG). To see the RFPs, click here. “We plan on […]
Mayor Miller presents FY26 Budget with increased funding to community priorities On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Lester Miller presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This year’s budget represents an increase in spending across budgets, including more funds allocated for public safety, IT, beautification, and […]
“I’m so grateful to have been recognized in front of some of the most powerful women in Communications,” Public Relations Specialist Edna Adams said of being recognized March 12 as a Rising Star by PRDaily. “The energy in the room was truly inspiring, and it was an amazing way to celebrate Women’s History Month!” […]
From Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority -The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrates Macon-Bibb’s recent designation as one of Site Selection Magazine’s “Top 10 Metro Cities.” The ranking celebrates Macon’s quality of work and economic accomplishments that attract new business investment and create value for industries in the area. Economic accomplishments include the recently announced expansions […]
On Monday, January 20, 2025, Macon-Bibb County, with the MLK Commission and other partnering agencies, will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with several events. The celebration will begin with the annual City-Wide Community Breakfast at the Tubman African American Museum (310 Cherry Street) at 8:00 a.m. That will be followed by the annual […]
