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  • ‘Investing in people is what makes a difference’: 25 organizations awarded MVP grant funds
    On Wednesday, the sanctuary at Glorious Hope Baptist Church was filled with dozens of people committed to making our community a better place by preventing and reducing violent crime. They all gathered as Mayor Lester Miller and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) announced the newest Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant recipients “This started […]

    August 2, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Library annex now open at Macon Mall
    The Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) has a new home in West Macon-Bibb County! The Library Annex at the Macon Mall is officially open and providing several resources for our community.  “The new Library Annex location will not only offer us the opportunity to serve those patrons again, but we also hope that the close […]

    July 19, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Wellness Weekend happening this weekend
    The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning  July 11, at 7:00 p.m.  The four-day event is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities.  All events during the weekend are free and open to everyone in the family. Women’s Wellness Circle Empower Her […]

    July 12, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Volunteer this summer at the Gardens at Brookdale
    The Gardens at Brookdale is in need of volunteers this summer as crops are booming during harvest. People of all ages, with gardening experience or none at all, are welcome to join in on the fun and help a good cause. You can help harvest, plant, weed, mulch, prepare beds for planting, compost, and so […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Lake Tobesofkee to hold annual Spark Over the Park Independence Day Celebration
    Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 4, 2024. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks (Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead) will open at8:00 a.m. and will close at 10:00 p.m. During the day, there will be normal activities such as swimming, boating, picnics, disk golf, and more. Live music with The Rescue […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • 4th of July government hours, trash pickup changes
    Macon-Bibb County will observe Independence Day, and close all government offices, including court system, on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and EMA. The 11th Street Convenience Center (which is normally open seven days a week), and the Convenience Center on Fulton […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Portion of Plant Street to honor former City Councilman Pastor Charles Jones
    On Friday, June 28, 2024, Macon-Bibb County and loved ones unveiled street signs dedicated to Pastor Charles Jones on Plant Street. The street dedication ceremony happened at the Greater Rising Star Full Gospel Tabernacle Church on Plant Street, where Jones served as a Pastor for almost 30 years. Click here to watch the full ceremony. In April, […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • MVP-funded program provides educational exposure for students throughout summer
    This week, Mayor Lester Miller took some time to talk students in the Human Too Organization (H20) Exposure Camp. He talked about his responsibilities as Mayor, and gave students the opportunity to ask questions and give input on what they want to see more of in their community. “I feel like I learned something very […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Health Department donates life jackets to Recreation Department
    The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is helping swimmers stay safe at our Recreation pools. On Wednesday, June 28, the Health Department donated 90 life jackets of all different sizes to our Recreation Department. Each of the five pools open will have 18 life jackets for the public to use when swimming. “We’re so grateful for […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • County, local agencies expand hydration, cooling measures for community in summer heat
    On Friday, June 28, United to End Homelessness, Macon-Bibb County, the Macon Homeless Coalition, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and other community organizations announced the expansion of hydration and cooling measures across the County. “The weather we’ll see over the next week is going to be hot. We’re seeing over 100-degree weather for several hours […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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