On Tuesday, August 29, in Cotton Avenue Plaza, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) announced a new series of events as part of the MMHM Wellness Weekends, as well as its new website and logo. You can watch the full press conference here. “I am so proud of what this initiative has become, and it’s thanks […]
On Saturday, August 19, about 25 teenagers and family members participated in the first money management class with Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) and Bank of America at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center. The class was free and open to everyone. Representatives from Bank of America talked about the importance of having a plan to […]
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, SAFEbuilt and Planning and Zoning are hosting a Lunch and Learn for any contractors, architects, or people who want to learn more about the overview and process of permitting. The session is happening on Tuesday, September 19 at the Robert Train Building (715 Oglethorpe Street) from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 […]
On Wednesday, August 16, PR News announced the Class of 2023 for its annual People of the Year Awards, and Edna Adams and Olivia Walter in the Office of Communications were two of the four people selected to join the Class in the Nonprofit PR Innovators category. The annual awards program recognizes “the innovative and […]
On Monday, August 14, more than 30 nonprofit organizations came together to meet, learn about each other’s programs, and discuss community positives, challenges, and resources. These were the nonprofit organizations who were awarded funds in the second round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grants. “Thank you for being here and being part of Team Macon-Bibb. […]
On Tuesday, August 15, the Commission unanimously approved Mayor Lester Miller’s recommendation to adopt a millage rate of 10.723, which is a reduction of 7.178 mills and greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. This is the third consecutive year the Mayor and Commission have reduced property taxes. In the three years, there has […]
The Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon was held at the Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 10. The meeting happens every other month to discuss issues within communities and goals to make life better. This month the meeting had a multitude of special guests: Dr. Mary Butler of Liberty Evangelist Christian Church, Reverend Scott […]
On Friday, July 28, a retirement celebration was held at the Macon-Bibb County Courthouse for Chief Judge Howard Sims for his years of dedicated service. Family, friends, and fellow colleagues all came together and hailed his tremendous service for justice. “I feel like a kid on the last day of school,” said Judge Sims with […]
Beginning Tuesday, August 1, Macon-Bibb County will again fully enforce the speed limits around schools using the automated camera system, where they are installed. “We definitely saw a reduction in speed around schools last year, whether there were cameras at the school or not, and we are looking to add them to even more […]
This month we are celebrating UV Safety Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb. Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation to Atrium Health Navicent. You can read it here. Ultraviolet (UV) light is an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps UV rays can damage skin cells and can cause eye and […]
