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 […]
The National Park Service (NPS) and Macon-Bibb County today announced the county has donated several land parcels totaling 250 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The 2019 John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9) nearly quadrupled the park’s authorized boundary, then at 701 acres. This acquisition increases the park’s […]
District 7 has a lot of great things happening from new additions to public parks, to job growth to industry expansion. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell is staying on top of making sure his constituents are getting what they need in their community. The Sarah Young Willis Park off Houston Road just had new lights […]
On Saturday, September 17, hundreds of people made their way to Rosa Parks Square to take part in the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The first Macon Hispanic Heritage Fest was held in partnership with the Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs, Mercer University, and NotiVision Georgia. During the 6-hour event, families got food from local […]
A vacant lot with a pile of rubble or shops, apartments, and restaurants? Overgrown weeds or a beautiful gateway into our community? An abandoned building or space bustling with out-of-town visitors? The answer is simple… our community deserves an investment that will kickstart more revitalization throughout the area. Local leaders – from elected officials to […]
Construction on the brand-new Macon-Bibb County Fire Training Center is nearing completion! On Monday, September 12, the Fire Department held a Topping Out Ceremony, which is when the final beam of a construction project is put in place. You can watch the full event here. Community members, firefighters, retired firefighters, and family members joined County […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is holding a class to teach people how to recognize the signs and provide fast and effective care when it comes to mental health in young people. The class is free, but you must register first. Space is limited so click here to sign up fast. The Youth Mental Health […]
On Monday, August 29, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation to Atrium Health Navicent in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. You can read the full proclamation here. The aim of National Breastfeeding Month is to raise community awareness about benefits of breastfeeding and encourage support for breastfeeding mothers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, […]
