Macon-Bibb County

Mayor Lester Miller is holding the first ever Macon-Bibb County Mayor’s Sneaker Ball on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Macon City Auditorium. This is also the kick-off event for the Bicentennial Celebration as Macon celebrate its 200th birthday in 2023.  “We’re excited for an opportunity to bring our entire community together to celebrate all […]

From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority- Atlanta, GA-based Agile Cold Storage, LLC broke ground on their fourth cold storage warehouse in Georgia today. Phase I of the new 275,000 square foot multi- temp Macon facility is targeted to open this summer. Over the next three years, Agile plans to invest over $150 million in the […]

Our student leadership cohort – the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for students or GCAPS – got a firsthand look at our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in their most recent class.   On October 20, the group met at City Hall and came to the EOC to hear from our Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director, Robert McCord. […]

Construction has officially begun on the Cotton Avenue Plaza Expansion! On Wednesday, November 2, local leaders, business owners, the design and construction teams, and others celebrated with a Groundbreaking Ceremony at the intersection of Cherry Street, Second Street, and Cotton Avenue.  You can watch the full ceremony here. The Plaza Expansion comes as a result […]

Macon-Bibb County’s Human Resources Department is hosting its first-ever Career Fair on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). It’s open to anyone eligible to work and who is 18 years of age or older. Job seekers should dress professionally and be prepared for on-site […]

Halloween will be observed in Macon-Bibb County on Monday, October 31, 2022. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recommends “Trick or Treating” times from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office want to share the following important safety tips: Costumes • Wear […]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new amphitheater at the Macon Mall is one of six finalists in PR Daily’s Media Relations Award program in the Press Event category. The event was put together by the Office of Communications – with Edna Ruiz as the lead and Chris Floore, Olivia Walter, and Rachel Gambill supporting – […]

In a continued effort to support employees in their mental and physical wellness goals, the Human Resources Department held an Employee Wellness & Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, October 14. Hundreds of our employees and their families joined in on the events at Carolyn Crayton Park that day.   Many participated in a 3K race, […]

From NewTown Macon: Each year, NewTown recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional passion and commitment to the revitalization of downtown Macon. With support from Cadence Bank, NewTown Macon’s Partners in Progress awards are given following the organization’s annual Tour of Progress showcasing the growth and change in downtown Macon. Awards are given […]

Beverly Knight Olson, one of four daughters of the Knight Foundation co-founder James L. Knight, was recognized on Wednesday, October 19, for her work in our community for many years.   The Knight Foundation Trustee currently serves on the boards of the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation, the Macon Sports Hall of Fame, and the Mercer University […]