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  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation for this during a Commission Meeting. You can read it here.  Breast Cancer deaths have declined by 40% since 1898 due to improvements in treatments and early detection by mammograms. Promoting awareness of early detection of breast cancer […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • United to End Homelessness begins planning process with partner, community meetings
    United Way of Central Georgia’s United to End Homelessness initiative has begun its work to bring together providers of homelessness support services, engaged community members, government agencies, and others to begin developing a county-wide strategic plan to end homelessness. Two strategy sessions were held on Thursday, October 20 at the Robert Train Building.  “We have […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • Mayor, MVP leaders present update on violence prevention
    On Tuesday, October 18, Mayor Lester Miller provided the Commission and public with an update on the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP).  “Violent crime does not occur in a vacuum and the interventions proven to be effective are collaborative efforts that bring all stakeholders to the table, especially the community,” said Mayor Miller in his opening remarks. […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • County launches new efforts to increase number of deputies on patrol
    On Monday, October 17, Sheriff David Davis, Mayor Lester Miller, and Fire Chief Shane Edwards announced a new effort to increase the number of deputies on patrol throughout the county. To watch the announcement in its entirety, click here.   “My staff and I attended the forums held last year that led to the Macon Violence […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • Mayor, County leaders visit Harvard
    On Thursday, October 6, Mayor Lester Miller, Assistant County Manager Julie Moore, and other County leaders took a trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts for the Infrastructure Innovation Summit at Harvard Kennedy School. The trip was funded through our great partner, The Knight Foundation.  Mayor Miller was invited to speak on a panel titled “American Rescue Plan […]

    October 14, 2022 published by

  • Fire Department recognizes 2022 Rookie of the Year
    The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is proud to announce its 2022 Rookie of the Year – Firefighter Robert Husted. Husted joined our award-winning Fire Department on August 30, 2021. He’s a U.S. Air Force Veteran who spent 24 years in Security Forces.   “When I retired from the Air Force, I didn’t want to carry a […]

    October 14, 2022 published by

  • Macon-Bibb celebrates 10 years as an Age-Friendly Community 
    Macon-Bibb County is celebrating 10 years as an Age–Friendly Community! Community leaders are celebrating on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Tattnall Square Park (1155 College Street) from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event, meet with community service vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and learn more about being an Age-Friendly […]

    October 13, 2022 published by

  • Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week 
    The Fire Department has had a busy week of events to help educate and promote safety as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which is Sunday-Saturday, October 9-15. On Wednesday, October 14 the Fire Department held an awards ceremony and celebration at the Macon Mall for students and their families. Fire Chief Shane Edwards, Mayor Lester […]

    October 13, 2022 published by

  • Early voting starts Monday, October 17 
    Voters can already begin casting ballots ahead of the November 8 Election. You can vote early October 17 through November 4. Polls will be open at three locations from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Weekend early voting is happening on two Saturdays October 22 & 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at all three […]

    October 13, 2022 published by

  • Fair Food Frenzy takes Place in Downtown Macon this weekend
    From NewTown Macon: Downtown Macon restaurants are serving up fair food-themed specials and drinks this weekend in honor of fair season in Middle Georgia. Thirteen participating restaurants will offer specials beginning Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16.    NewTown Macon hosted the first Fair Food Frenzy in 2020 to support local restaurants and give […]

    October 13, 2022 published by

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