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  • Edna Adams, Olivia Walter named top Nonprofit PR Innovators in the country
    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 […]

    August 18, 2023 published by

  • MVP partners get together to discuss programs, challenges, and communication
    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. […]

    August 18, 2023 published by

  • Commission approves 7.178 mill reduction in property taxes
    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 […]

    August 16, 2023 published by

  • Mayor Lester Miller holds Council of Clergy Luncheon
    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 […]

    August 11, 2023 published by

  • Chief Judge Howard Sims retires after 37 years
    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 […]

    August 4, 2023 published by

  • Camera enforcement of school speed limits begins Tuesday, August 1
    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 […]

    July 28, 2023 published by

  • Bringing awareness to UV Safety this summer
    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 […]

    July 28, 2023 published by

  • Blight Fight continues with nine demolitions
    In the past two weeks, crews demolished nine more blighted houses from our neighborhoods. Since April 2021, we have removed almost 550 dilapidated and dangerous houses, structures, and unites from our neighborhoods in effort to make them safer and stronger. “Blighted houses that are vacant, that are burned nearly to the ground, that are falling […]

    July 21, 2023 published by

  • Macon200 launches 200 for 200 Bicentennial Campaign
    On Wednesday, July 19, we celebrated the 200th day of Macon’s 200th year with a monumental picture at Rosa Parks Square. About 100 people in our community showed up to create a giant ‘200’ in the lawn.  The 200 for Macon200 Bicentennial Campaign also launched this week. The goal for the campaign is to have […]

    July 21, 2023 published by

  • Firefighters earn promotions and appointments
    On Friday, July 7, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held an Appointment/Promotion Ceremony for two new Sergeants and three firefighters who were appointed to Fire Prevention Inspector, Fire Training EMS Instructor, and Fire Training Dual Enrollment Instructor.  You can watch the full ceremony here. Each firefighter was pinned individually by a loved one in front […]

    July 7, 2023 published by

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