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 […]
The 4-H program has a 117-year history in Macon-Bibb County for teaching our young people about agriculture and environment. A group of these students visited City Hall this week with the Cooperative Extension Office for a proclamation recognizing October 3-9 as “Macon-Bibb County 4-H Week.” Learn more about the local opportunities for our students here and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Navicent wants to make sure everyone knows the risk factors. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States, and more than 266,000 men and woman are diagnosed with it each year. To raise awareness, a proclamation was presented this week […]
Representatives from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital came to City Hall this week in honor of SIDS Awareness Month. Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. Henry Ficklin read the proclamation and Mayor Lester Miller presented it to representatives. SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and is responsive for one in three infant deaths in the U.S. Atrium hopes to raise awareness of the […]
There is still time to sign up and take part in our third #CleanStreetsMatter County-wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23! Everyone is welcome to help make a difference in our community and help get our neighborhoods ready for children to enjoy Trick or Treating.. Those who sign up at KeepMaconBibbBeautiful.org will receive supplies including gloves, trash bags, grabbers, safety […]
The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is continuing its mission to uplift and support Hispanic-owned businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month. On Wednesday, October 6, OSBA held a Zoom session in Spanish for anyone to attend and learn about how to navigate being an entrepreneur in Macon-Bibb. That session was led by Community Affairs intern […]
The Parks & Recreation Department is working to rebuild its adaptive program following quarantine in 2020. It consists of sports, activities, field trips, and other activities for people of any age who have cognitive or physical disabilities, and the home base for the program is Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard.) On Wednesday, November 3, the […]
Our Fire Department held a celebration event on October 5 at Headquarters to mark the start of Fire Prevention Week. It’s observed every year at the beginning of October to educate everyone about Fire Safety, remind them to get a working smoke detector, and to bring attention to fire safety initiatives in our community. You […]
