At a press conference on Friday, July 1, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity announced they will build 14 new affordable homes in Macon-Bibb County with investments from Macon-Bibb County’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and a matching grant from The Peyton Anderson Foundation. You can watch the announcement here. In early June, the County Commission […]
People interested in opening an in-home daycare in Macon-Bibb County can now apply for a fellowship that will help them through the application process. It will also provide the necessary training to work with children with special needs, those who have gone through traumatic experiences, or are bilingual and how to incorporate bilingual education. “We […]
On Monday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m., Macon-Bibb County’s Public Works Department will begin demolishing the 200th dilapidated and dangerous structure of the #BlightFight initiative. A press conference will be held at the house at 1185 Kitchens Street prior to the demolition featuring comments by Mayor Lester Miller and recognitions of the departments, agencies, and […]
On Thursday, July 7, Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications – Olivia Walter, Rachel Gambill, Edna Ruiz, and Chris Floore – was recognized as top in the country when Ragan & PR Daily named them a 2022 PR Team of the Year (1-9 people) in its annual Communicators of the Year Awards Program. “This […]
On Wednesday, July 6, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank (MGCFB), Mayor Lester Miller, and other community leaders held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its facility’s expansion at 4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard. Click here to watch the entire event on the Food Bank’s Facebook page. The expansion is made possible thanks to state and local American […]
Friday, July 1, is the start of a new fiscal year for many organizations including our government. To mark the occasion, we wanted to highlight the person who oversees our budget and makes sure the numbers all add up at the end of each day. That’s why Julie Moore is this week’s Staff Spotlight! Julie’s […]
From Bike Walk Macon– Bike Walk Macon hosted its second annual Mobility Maker Awards and Member Party on Thursday, June 23 at Fall Line Brewing Co. This event celebrates some of Macon’s most dedicated sustainable transportation advocates accompanied by a presentation showcasing the organization’s accomplishments in creating a more bikeable, walkable, and livable Macon-Bibb County […]
At Tuesday, June 21’s Commission meeting the Commission passed Mayor Lester Miller’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. This budget will cover city-county services for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, and there is not a millage rate recommended in this budget. You can watch the full Commission meeting here. The millage rate will be set […]
Teenagers in the Mentor’s Project of Bibb County came together to create anti-violence t-shirts. Students in the Leadership Academy decided to make this their service project this year. They unveiled the design of the shirts during a news conference on Wednesday with Mayor Lester Miller. The front of the t-shirt reads “Love me whole I’m […]
On Tuesday, June 14 Macon-Bibb County City Hall, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia joined Mayor Lester Miller and community leaders to announce the first round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant recipients. More than $800,000 in funding is being awarded to 25 nonprofit and faith-based organizations as part of ongoing efforts to prevent violent […]
