Macon-Bibb County

On Thursday, June 10, Mayor Lester Miller – along with elected officials, faith leaders, law enforcement agencies, government departments, community partner organizations, and more – came together to announce the launch of MVP, or Macon Violence Prevention. “We all know someone whose family has been directly affected by violent crime. Every story we read and […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners held its regularly-scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The following items were approved. Click each one for more information and to see the full resolution.  Alcohol Licenses: Lucky Food Mart at 3390 Jeffersonville Road La Bella Vita at 347 Cotton Avenue Vibez Middle GA at 401a Cherry Street […]

Mother Nature has a tendency to change at any given moment, especially as we are in Hurricane season from June 1 through November 30. That’s why it’s important to be prepared. There are three important factors to keep in mind right now: Have an emergency plan Build an emergency kit Stay informed Your emergency plan […]

During a regularly scheduled Commission meeting Tuesday, Commissioners surprised Mayor Lester Miller with a proclamation. The proclamation, read by District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell, highlighted Mayor Miller’s Blight Fight initiative and the work he and crews from Public Works, Facilities Management, and contractors have done to remove 30 blighted houses from neighborhoods before his 30-day […]

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has been a crucial part in tackling blight in our community and restoring those properties. The national non-profit organization aims to help people repair and improve their homes and neighborhoods. With Mayor Lester Miller’s Blight Fight Campaign, Macon Area Habitat is staying busy working to get more community partners, such […]

On Wednesday June 2, 2021 Mayor Lester Miller announced the next round of houses to be taken down in his Blight Fight campaign. “We’re celebrating a milestone in our fight against blight, in our fight to remove falling in, burned out, and blighted structures from our neighborhoods, to make our community safer, more beautiful, and […]

Due to a shortage of lifeguards, only two pools will be open on Saturday, May 29.   The pools at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard) and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) will be open from 10 am to 3 pm. A schedule for these and the other pools for next week […]

UPDATE on Saturday, May 29, 2021: The swimming area in Lake Tobesofkee’s Claystone Park is now open until 7pm today (Saturday, May 29) after the MWA’s sample tests showed the bacteria levels had dropped back down again. It was previously closed due to an elevated E. Coli test from the Macon Water Authority. Both Claystone […]

During the month of May, the Solid Waste Department collected 397,680 pounds of items such as sinks, tubs, cabinets, sofas, chairs, and other waste during free drop-off Tuesdays at the landfill. It was all part of the May Madness Spring Cleanup, an event stemming from Mayor Lester Miller’s Clean Streets Matter initiative. Every Tuesday in May, the Solid Waste […]

Due to severe staffing shortages, ADS/Waste Management – the company contracted to collect household garbage and recycling – does not have enough people to fully staff its fleet of vehicles and thus is running behind on collections. Should either of the cans not get collected, leave it on the curb and call 478-405-5000 to report the missed […]