Macon-Bibb County

              From one end of the leash to the other – several organizations partnered to provide food, fun, and health checks for people and their pets at the Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-up Gym on October 8. More than 120 people came to Bloomfield-Gilead Park (1931 Rocky Creek […]

“I have the best job in the Fire Department. I get to spend time with my community and play with all the cool toys!” Fire Safety Educator Sergeant Jeremy Webb knows he has a big responsibility teaching people in our community about safety and preparedness. This week is National Fire Prevention Week, so we decided […]

From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority: On Oct. 4, YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) officially broke ground on a new residential window and door manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Ga. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Macon with Mayor Lester Miller, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman, Robby Fountain, and other local leaders in attendance. […]

In a continued effort to support employees in their mental and physical wellness goals, the Macon-Bibb Human Resources Department is holding an Employee Wellness & Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, October 14. The events are open to Macon-Bibb County consolidated government employees and their families.  Government offices will close at 11:30 a.m. that day […]

Sometimes it takes a kid at heart to connect with young people and that’s exactly what Ja’Cory Bazell is doing as the leader of the Teen Communications Program at Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive). As the program celebrates one year teaching students about filming, photography, editing, and communication, we wanted to shine […]

That time of year is again upon us – the dreaded flu season. One of the best ways to prevent coming down with it is to get your flu shot. County Commissioners and other leaders had the chance to get their shots before Tuesday’s Commission meeting.  While flu viruses are detected year-round, flu viruses typically […]

Three families are getting brand new homes thanks to great partners in our community, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity held a “ground blessing” for the new homeowners on Wednesday, October 5, to celebrate the start of construction.   “Habitat Week 2022 is a time for us to remember […]

This week, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), bringing in all our department and partner agency leaders to keep an eye on Hurricane Ian’s path and prepare our community’s response for any impact we may have gotten. Early forecasts showed Hurricane Ian heading towards Middle Georgia, but on Wednesday, the […]

On Monday, September 26, 2022, the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MLA) held its inaugural Literacy Month luncheon. It was hosted by the Bibb County School District at its Professional Learning Center. Some of guests in attendance included Mayor Lester Miller, Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims, Board of Education Members, County Commissioners, college & university representatives, and […]

This weekend was an historical moment for Macon-Bibb County as our community celebrated the 30th Annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration. The events not only drew in hundreds from our region, but more than 150 members of the Muscogee and Yuchi tribes.   The weekend celebration kicked off with the unveiling of an art exhibit at Bright City […]