Macon-Bibb County

The Solid Waste Department and Waste Management are providing residents an extra way to return their old trash and recycling carts. Beginning Saturday, January 29, you can bring your old carts to the Convenience Center (920 11th Street). The Center is open seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and you can bring your cart […]

  Do you have a teen interested in video production? News? Being a content creator? There’s a new, free recreation program aimed at teaching young people the basics, while helping them get a jumpstart on their college and career goals! The Teen Communications Program is based out of the Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University […]

   At the Cities United Summit in Atlanta on Sunday, January 23, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Georgia Trend Magazine awarded Macon-Bibb County the Visionary City Award for the Brookdale Resource Center.    The award goes to cities which created positive community change through civic engagement and collaboration, and Macon-Bibb was one of three cities recognized in the 25,000+ population category. The Brookdale Resource Center was chosen for being […]

On January 19, 2022, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department officially welcomed and swore in its new Chief, Shane Edwards.  Chief Edwards was surrounded by his family, firefighter family, and local officials at the Fire Department headquarters as he changed jackets and pins, and was sworn in by Mayor Lester Miller.    “I had the ability to watch him […]

Shane Edwards will officially be installed as the new Fire Chief of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department with a Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. The Ceremony will be broadcast live for the public at www.facebook.com/maconbibbcountyfiredepartment. “It’s been an honor to serve Macon-Bibb County for more than 30 years, and I’m honored to continue that service as Chief,” says Chief Edwards. […]

Beginning Monday, January 3, 2022, Ryland Environmental will take over solid waste collection services (trash, recycling, yard debris, and bulk waste) for the entire county. That means: Every house in the county should begin using the new carts on Monday, January 3. (Residents in the southern part of the county began using their new carts […]

On Wednesday, December 29, we reached a major milestone in our fight against blight. Crews tore down the 100th blighted house at 3205 Atkins Drive. You can watch the demolition here. “I can’t thank enough all of the people that have made this happen,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “Our crews have worked tirelessly these past […]

  At a news conference Tuesday, District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson and other community partners announced details for #MaconSantaSleigh – an interactive Santa-spotting event happening all over town this Thursday, December 23. Apparently, the jolly old elf himself has taken a Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Truck and is joy-riding around town! We need you to […]

During a recent Commission meeting, Mayor Lester Miller took the time to give a special shoutout to our County Directors who have been hired during his administration. “I want to recognize this team for their hard work and jumping into their roles so efficiently,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “These directors may have been with us […]