When students return to school on Thursday, January 5, the speed limit in school zones will again be enforced using the automated camera system, where they are installed. The cameras actively enforce the speed limit on school days when classes are in session from one hour before the start of school until one hour […]
For the second year in a row, our Fire Department brought smiles and holiday cheer to children staying at the Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. On Wednesday, December 21, firefighters and Mayor Lester Miller helped make sure children were able to see and interact with Santa Claus, the Grinch, and the Elf […]
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new amphitheater at the Macon Mall recently received national recognition when PR Daily named it one of the six best Press Events/Media Tours in its annual Media Relations Awards program. Through this program, PR Daily celebrates the innovative strategies that secured media coverage, the people and teams that excelled in […]
Macon is turning 200 in 2023 and if you missed the kick-off at the Mayor’s Ball, don’t worry, there is still plenty of fun for you to join! To stay up to date on any events, follow Macon 200 on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/macon200). If you want to get some Bicentennial swag, such as t-shirts, stickers, or […]
Temperatures over the holiday weekend are expected to drop dangerously low. We’re expecting at least 48 – 72 hours of below freezing temperatures beginning Friday, December 23 and lasting through Monday, December 26. Even though we’re not expecting any rain or precipitation, we can expect sustained winds up to 20 mph and gusts up to […]
On Tuesday, December 20, Macon-Bibb County marked 400 #BlightFight demolitions by tearing down the blighted structure at 3272 Vineville Avenue, the site of the former Just-a-Biscuit, Burger Chef, and other restaurants. It has been vacant and deteriorating for many years now. “This is a heavily traveled road through our city, with thousands of vehicles passing […]
Holiday cheer filled Downtown Macon Sunday afternoon during our annual Christmas parade. Many children and families didn’t mind the cold weather as long as they got to see their favorite floats and the main attraction, Santa Claus. “It was a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County!” said Mayor Lester Miller. “This was another great […]
During Tuesday evening’s Commission meeting, Mayor Lester Miller recognized three of our City Hall employees for their years of service. You can watch it here. Those recognized were Senior Assistant County Attorney Michael McNeil for five years and a month, Assistant County Manager Julie Moore for ten years and seven months, and Chief Communications Officer […]
Lead with Literacy celebrated 12 families that completed its new Macon Family Time program, which is funded through Macon-Bibb County’s Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Lead with Literacy received a $40,000 grant to implement this program, which is designed to engage families in meaningful reading and learning activities. […]
It’s not hard to miss the construction happening outside of the Macon Mall, but there is also a lot happening inside the building you can’t see yet, so we’re giving you the inside look Commissioners had on Tuesday, December 13. The tour started with Piedmont Construction’s Project Engineer Weston Stroud giving an update on the […]
