The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 8:45 a.m. in Public Safety Memorial Park (at the intersection of Mulberry and Second Streets) in Downtown Macon. The annual event is aimed to remember the lives lost and honor first responders who saved lives in the 2001 […]
Our community is coming together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festival in Downtown Macon on Saturday, September 17, in front of City Hall (700 Poplar Street). The Festival is being held by the Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA), Notivision Georgia, and Mercer University. There will be family friendly activities, live music, food […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to […]
Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. The Convenience Center at 1010 11th Street will be closed on Sunday, September 4, 2022 and Monday, September 5, 2022. […]
On Friday, August 19, the Fire Department proudly appointed thirteen firefighters to new roles. Their families – along with Mayor Lester Miller, County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett, and Fire Chief Shane Edwards – were all in attendance and cheered them on as they stepped into this next chapter of their careers. You can view the […]
On Wednesday, August 3, Walmart donated bookbags of supplies and five bicycles to Unity-N-Community for its Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and $3,000 to Communities in Schools of Central Georgia (CIS). The donation was made at the Walmart on Harrison Road. “There is always a need for us to help children discover the love of […]
On Tuesday, August 2, the Commission unanimously approved Mayor Lester Miller’s recommendation to roll back the millage rate by two mills, from 19.901 to 17.901. You can watch the full meeting here. “It’s great we’re able to lower the millage rate for the second consecutive year, all while improving and increasing services to our community,” […]
On August 2, 2022, Mayor Lester Miller will recommend to the Commission that the millage rate for Macon-Bibb County be lowered by 2 mills, from 19.901 to 17.901. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers in City Hall (700 Poplar Street) and will be broadcast live at www.facebook.com/maconbibbcounty and www.maconbibb.us. “It’s […]
Throughout July, Mayor Lester Miller and Atrium Health Navicent want to remind you to protect yourself against ultraviolet (UV) light. Mayor Miller proclaimed July 2022 as UV Safety Awareness Month in the County. UV is an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells […]
Kids participating in the Historic Macon Foundation’s camp this summer got an exclusive tour of City Hall and the opportunity to hear from our county leaders, including Mayor Lester Miller. The Box City Summer Camp introduces campers to urban design and historic preservation through interactive activities. The week-long camp is for ten rising 4th through […]
