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  • Local funding for road resurfacing increased five times
    On Tuesday, February 21, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved nearly five times more local funding for road resurfacing than has been allocated in years past.  “For too many years, a lack of funding meant our roads deteriorated faster than we could fix them, so we are putting millions more into this work to […]

    February 23, 2023 published by

  • Lead With Literacy beginning third cohort of family-oriented MVP program
    Lead With Literacy is inviting families to learn about its Macon Family Time program, which is preparing to start its third cohort. An information session for interested families is being held Friday, February 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center (1931 Rocky Creek Road).  Space in this free 11-week program is […]

    February 16, 2023 published by

  • Mayor recognizes students in Macon-Bibb County
    On Monday, February 13, Mayor Lester Miller spent the afternoon recognizing and giving proclamations to different groups of students in the Bibb County School District.   Mayor Miller proclaimed:  February 5 – 11 as National FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda) Week with the theme “Lighting a Trail”; February 12 – 18 as HOSA […]

    February 16, 2023 published by

  • Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrates Arbor Day
    Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) and Macon-Bibb’s Parks & Beautification Department celebrated Georgia’s Arbor Day early this year with a tree dedication in Carolyn Crayton Park. You can watch the ceremony here. Those in attendance were KMBB board members, Mayor Lester Miller, Parks & Beautification staff, Recreation staff, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Epsilon Omega […]

    February 16, 2023 published by

  • Fire Department promotes nearly 50 firefighters
    On Wednesday, February 15, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a ceremony to celebrate the promotion of 48 firefighters to Sergeants. Dozens of loved ones filled the Howard High School Auditorium as each firefighter’s name was called out to receive their new helmets. You can watch the full ceremony here.  “Our firefighters have worked hard […]

    February 16, 2023 published by

  • First Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon of 2023
    The first Mayor’s Council of Clergy (MCC) luncheon of 2023 was held Thursday, February 9, at the Tubman African-American museum. Nearly 100 people representing various faiths and religions attended the event which featured prayer, community updates, calls to action, and a catered lunch from Charles Murphy’s Catering. “This luncheon is a call for racial and […]

    February 10, 2023 published by

  • Free tax preparation services for Macon-Bibb residents
    The UGA Cooperative Extension Office is offering free tax preparation service for Macon-Bibb residents. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, is offered in tandem with the Internal Revenue Service, includes filing for federal and state income tax returns, and is available now through March 30.    The filings will be reviewed by IRS-certified students […]

    February 10, 2023 published by

  • MBC Cribs: Fire Training Center
    In this edition of MBC Cribs, we are getting a closer look at the new Fire Training Academy on Tinker Drive. Fire Training Chief Ron Smith takes you for an exclusive tour of what it has to offer for fire training.   The brand-new Training Academy first opened on Wednesday, January 18 with a Hose […]

    February 10, 2023 published by

  • Heart and Soul Workshop provides school break program for students
    The Heartbeat of Georgia is partnering with Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) and the Macon Arts Alliance for its Heart and Soul Workshop this month for students on school break. The mini-camp will be held Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22 at the Mill Hill Community Art Center (213 Clinton Street). The camp will feature […]

    February 10, 2023 published by

  • Celebrating Black History Month
    Throughout the month of February, Macon-Bibb County, along with the nation is recognizing and honoring the individuals and occasions having a significant impact on African American history in America.   In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who worked in Kentucky coals mines as a child and was the son of former slaves, originally proposed and launched […]

    February 10, 2023 published by

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