Macon-Bibb County

Since the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, April 5, the Public Works, Parks & Beautification, and Fire Department have worked closely together to clear the roads by cutting trees across the road, moving piles of debris, and more.  “Our primary goal was to get the roads passable so Georgia Power could more quickly restore power […]

Several rounds of storms moved over Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday & Wednesday, April 5 & 6, and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to bring together departments & partner agencies to monitor conditions, communicate safety information with the public, and, most importantly, respond to damaged areas.  “Our community is very […]

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Macon-Bibb County for its Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, which runs from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.  In order to receive this award, Macon-Bibb had to publish a budget document that met program criteria […]

This week we’re spotlighting two of our staff members who aren’t afraid to talk trash! Our Solid Waste Managers Eddie Leary and Maurice Jackson have been working hard to keep our community clean and running.    Eddie and Maurice are responsible for scheduling, coordinating with special events, cart deliveries and retrievals, overseeing the new Convenience Center, […]

Last weekend, the USA Pickleball Georgia Ambassadors Retreat was held in Macon-Bibb, with 50 pickleball ambassadors gathering at the Tattnall Square Tennis and Pickleball Center and the Marriott City Center for a weekend of meetings, discussion, several games of pickleball, and a very special tour at the Macon Mall.   On Saturday, April 2, the Georgia […]

Macon-Bibb County has hired Jeremy Grissom to be its first Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator, tasked with overseeing the numerous programs and efforts being undertaken to reduce and prevent violent crime in the community.   “This is a dream job…nobody would turn down an opportunity to do this much good in their community,” says Grissom. “This […]

Our Blight Fight initiative reached and has already passed the 150 blight removal mark, just shy of the one year anniversary of the first house being torn down. On Wednesday, March 30 crews removed the 150th blighted structure with the demolition of the house at 849 Lilly Avenue. “Reaching 150 is a milestone, but we’re […]

Our Recreation Department is celebrating National Pickleball Month with events throughout April. At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, Mayor Lester Miller will present a proclamation at Tattnall Square Pickleball & Tennis Center declaring April “National Pickleball Month” in Macon-Bibb. Currently, the Department operates pickleball courts at four locations: John Drew Smith Tennis Center (3280 […]

On Wednesday, March 30, the Fire Department promoted Reco Stephens to Assistant Fire Chief. Dozens of his family members, friends, and colleagues attending the Promotion Ceremony to celebrate this new chapter for Chief Stephens.  “I’d like to thank my wife for being understanding when it comes to my career…to my kids for sharing me with […]

Are you ready to rumble?! We are! The Cherry Blossom Boxing Show is happening at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Freedom Park Macon United Boxing Club (3301 Roff Avenue). Tickets are $15 per person, and free for children 5 and under. More than 50 boxers from all over the United States are coming to our […]