Macon-Bibb County

The poverty rate in Macon-Bibb County is around 26.7%, which is more than double the national average. People in poverty often miss school, work, or important moments in life due to menstruation and related issues.    Macon Periods Easier, an organization of nine women and dozens of volunteers, is working to eliminate period poverty in our community through […]

We are gearing up for our third Clean Streets Matter County-wide cleanup on Saturday, October 23. There is still time to join and be part of the change in our community. Grab your trash bags and equipment to help us clean before our trick-or-treaters hit the streets. In the first two Cleanups, volunteers and crews […]

This week, we are spotlighting our hardworking Parks and Beautification Department. This team works every day to keep our County looking beautiful, and they were recently recognized by NewTown Macon during its Tour of Progress for the work done on the Poplar Street Median renovation. Our department worked closely with the Business Improvement District (BID) […]

The next major step has been taken to provide our firefighters with a new state-of-the-art Fire Safety Training Facility. The Commission approved $2.8 million from the 2018 voter-approved Special Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) to fund its construction. “This new training facility and tower will allow our fire instructors to train with more versatility, realism […]

On Tuesday, October 19, the Commission allocated nearly half a million dollars toward the Brookdale Resource Center for facility upgrades to better serve residents Part of those upgrades include new bedding equipment, which the Commission approved $74,600 to be paid from the Emergency Solutions Grant of $482,165. The new beds will replace the cots that […]

Beginning January 1, 2022, solid waste services (collection of trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste) will be managed by Ryland Environmental. A press conference was held on Wednesday, October 20 to discuss the details, and it can be watched by clicking here. “Macon-Bibb County is serious about trash and recycling. We understand your pain. […]

At its meeting on October 19, the Commission selected Ryland Environmental to collect residential trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items beginning January 1, 2022. New carts will be delivered in December and people should not use the new red cans until January. A press conference will be held Wednesday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. […]

Voters in our community are deciding whether to pass an OLOST, which stands for Other Local Option Sales Tax. It would add a penny to our sales tax, but force also reduce the property tax by an estimated 7 mills. A study conducted several years ago using revenue data from the state about our county showed that more than 70% of […]

A quarter of all roadway fatalities in Macon-Bibb are pedestrian deaths. The Pedestrian Safety Review Board is working to reduce that number through safety initiatives, education campaigns, creative signage, and more. In honor of those efforts and those lives lost, we’re celebrating Pedestrian Safety Month. We urge everyone to slow down and watch their surroundings whether walking, biking, […]

Nationally, September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and Macon-Bibb joined in the celebration with several events and observations through the Office of Small Business Affairs, community concerts, and more!   Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation this week to members of the Hispanic Community. Hispanic people comprise those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the […]