It’s happening! You can see progress! On Monday, July 18, crews from the Public Works Department began tearing up the parking lot and islands at the Macon Mall to make way for construction of the new amphitheater. This will prepare the site for future construction. The asphalt and concrete torn up […]
During Tuesday’s Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously approved accepting $2 million the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Highway Division to fund the construction of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway extension. This project has been years in the making and the approval of the funds will get this project rolling. The process started in 2013 and […]
A group of Macon-Bibb teammates is working to strengthen our workforce with a new program aimed at employee health. Macon Wellness Matter comprises 20 committee members and 20 participants, all who work in our consolidated government. The program features a lunch and learn series, competitive games and challenges, team workouts, nutrition and cooking advice, exercise […]
Next event set for September A little rain didn’t stop the party for the Recreation Department’s second Picnic in the Park at Carolyn Crayton Park. Last Saturday, July 9, more than 300 people came to the park to spend time with their family and friends while enjoying food, drinks, and icy treats from 15 […]
Amerson River Park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 18 and 19, while Norfolk Southern conducts routine maintenance on the rail line at the entrance to the park. This maintenance is required annually for the railroad, and will include removing the old crossing, replacing it with new materials, and repaving. “We apologize for […]
On Monday, July 11, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, and department crews celebrated the 200th demolition of the ongoing Blight Fight. This demolition was at 1185 Kitchens Street near Union Baptist Church. You can watch the press conference and demolition by clicking here. You can click here for a photo album from the press conference. […]
Fire Lieutenant Dennis Maxwell wasn’t on duty on the evening of July 7. He and his wife own Daphne’s 525 Boutique on Cherry Street. They were at the shop and heard a commotion. Dennis didn’t think twice before springing into action. That’s why he’s this week’s Staff Spotlight. Dennis has been with the Macon-Bibb Fire […]
On Friday, July 8, Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Shane Edwards welcomed five new firefighters to the Fire Department with a ceremony. These five new firefighters went through a new fast track training put in place at the directive of Mayor Lester Miller and designed by Chief Edwards. “This new process allows firefighters from […]
“This is your painting…this is your art,” says Eric Gordan, an Art Educator from Taylor County High School. “You are free to put on your painting, on your canvas, whatever you want.” The Pace Center has gathered the group of at-promise youth ages 11-17 at the Booker T. Washington Center for a group session using […]
From NewTown Macon – The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail in Amerson River Park has been extended thanks to a public-private partnership between Macon-Bibb County and NewTown Macon. This spring, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail committee completed a quarter-mile section of trail that connects the Jay Hall North River Access to the overlook. The North Amerson Extension creates […]
