Macon-Bibb County

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  • MVP funding will help organizations reach out directly to neighborhoods
    Macon Violence Prevention, or MVP, was launched on Thursday, June 10 and since then, multiple forums have been held around the community to hear directly from people about the needs of their neighborhoods, peoples’ concerns for their safety, and what organizations and resources are already available. “Violence impacts each and every one of us, no […]

    August 3, 2021 published by

  • Getting fresh food into our neighborhoods
    A portion of the $18.1 million Macon-Bibb County has allocated from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) so far is going towards making food more accessible in our neighborhoods. To reduce food deserts in the community, the Commission approved $1 million for the Economic and Community Development Department to use as a revolving loan fund as […]

    August 3, 2021 published by

  • Industry opportunities grow in Macon-Bibb with new medicinal cannabis cultivation and production facility
    From MBCIA: On July 24, the FFD GA Holdings, LLC (“FFD”) was selected by the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission to build a state-of-the-art, GMP-certified medical cannabis cultivation and production facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. “Fine Fettle is incredibly excited to have been selected as one of the six companies to provide low THC […]

    July 30, 2021 published by

  • Public Forums on changes to the Alcohol Code
    The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved changes to the parts of the Alcohol Code related to Sunday sales hours, security camera requirements, and armed security requirements. To help owners of package to go stores, bars, nightclubs, and special event venues, there will be two public forums where the changes will be explained, and people can ask […]

    July 30, 2021 published by

  • 50 houses down in our #BlightFight
    Public Works crews started the week strong by moving into round two of our #BlightFight by removing the blighted house at 4290 Worsham Avenue from the Lynmore Estates neighborhood. They then made their way to 1070 Crescent Avenue on Tuesday and 90 Green Street on Wednesday to remove those dilapidated and dangerous structures. In April […]

    July 29, 2021 published by

  • Ryland Environmental to begin trash pickup
    Parts of community get new collection dates Beginning Monday, July 26, 2021, Ryland Environmental will temporarily pick up trash, recycling, and yard waste for about 20% of the County. If you live in the portion of the County to be served by Ryland (see map below), you will receive a card in the mail this […]

    July 23, 2021 published by

  • Recap of July 20, 2021 Commission Meeting
    At the July 20, 2021 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting, the Board voted on a slew of items. Prior to the votes, there was a proclamation recognizing  July as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. You can view that proclamation at the 2:00 minute mark in this video. There, you can also […]

    July 23, 2021 published by

  • United Way to assume operations of the Brookdale Warming Center
    From United Way of Central Georgia – United Way of Central Georgia has agreed to assume management operations of the Brookdale Warming Center at the request of Macon-Bibb County. In a meeting Tuesday evening, the Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to fund the Center using $4 million from the American Rescue Plan grant money. “The Brookdale Warming […]

    July 23, 2021 published by

  • Knight Foundation to double Macon-Bibb’s ARP investment to create affordable housing
    NewTown Macon and the Historic Macon Foundation will increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb County by building new rental units and renovating existing ones with investments from Macon-Bibb County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a matching grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant announcement was made on Monday, July […]

    July 19, 2021 published by

  • First public forum held, more forums scheduled for Macon Violence Prevention
    Messages of hope, encouragement, and desperation filled the time at the first of several planned public forums. It’s part of the MVP: Macon Violence Prevention initiative, aimed at taking a data-driven, community focused approach to reducing crime in Macon-Bibb. The forum on Thursday, July 15, was at the Macon Mall on Eisenhower Parkway in Commission […]

    July 16, 2021 published by

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