On Wednesday, January 18, Fire Chief Shane Edwards, Lt. Garin Flanders, Mayor Lester Miller, and Warren Selby of Warren Associates, Inc. rappelled down the brand-new Macon-Bibb County Fire Academy building. This was the beginning of the Hose Uncoupling Ceremony to officially open the new academy. You can watch it here. “This is an exciting day, […]
On Monday, January 9, nonprofits, community organizations, and faith-based organizations involved with the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program came together to learn from each other, find ways to work together, talk about the needs they see in the community, and learn about how to best communicate with the public. “It’s the consistent involvement in all […]
The Fire Department is set to open its brand-new Fire Training Facility on Wednesday, January 18 with a Hose Uncoupling Ceremony. The event will be live streamed on the Fire Department’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MaconBibbCountyFireDepartment. “We are thrilled this day has finally come,” says Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “This facility will allow us to train […]
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Macon-Bibb County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 16. This includes the court system. Emergency services will remain active. Garbage and recycling pickup will still occur on schedule without interruption. The Solid Waste Convenience Centers on 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road will be […]
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission gathered at Rosa Parks Square Thursday for its annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony and announcement. Several organizations attended to highlight the importance of keeping Dr. King’s legacy alive, 365 days a year. Several people spoke to highlight the work in our community which aligns with those principles Dr. King preached […]
How did you spend your Christmas? This group of guys spent more than six hours in below-freezing temperatures to repair a traffic cabinet and get traffic lights working again. That’s why all four of them are this week’s Staff Spotlight. It all started at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Barry Millirans – a 15-year […]
Central Georgia CASA is ready to train a new group of people to support and advocate for our most vulnerable people. A new five-week training course starts Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will attend weekly classes via Zoom, complete online course work, and observe court cases prior to certification. This program is supported […]
What a better way to get the new year started than with a day of mental health care? The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-Up Gym is BACK. This time it will be at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University) Dr on Saturday, January 14. Activities begin, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m. […]
“The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That quote is the theme for this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. student Oratorical Contest. The event, hosted by the Recreation Department and the MLK […]
Macon-Bibb County consolidated government offices will be closed a couple of days for the New Year holiday. We want to make sure you have all the information you need for a fun and tidy holiday season. Government offices are closed Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. All emergency […]
