Macon-Bibb County

The Tubman African American Museum is inviting the community to celebrate culture, creativity, and connection during the Pan African Festival of Georgia, a two-day event highlighting African heritage and traditions. The festival will take place Saturday, April 25, through Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Henderson Stadium (2172 Anthony Road). This family-friendly event will bring people […]

If there’s one thread that goes through every discussion at the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up, it’s “You are something to someone.” It doesn’t matter the topic nor who attends, the men spend that hour and a half uplifting each other, listening to their stories, and providing a level of support they say they can’t find […]

The first Picnic in the Park of the year is happening this Saturday, April 18, at Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). Hosted by the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department, the Food Truck Festival will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., bringing a variety of local food vendors and family-friendly fun to […]

On Tuesday, April 14, hundreds of community leaders and residents gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 State of the Community. Before the program began, attendees had the chance to connect and enjoy food from a variety of local Macon restaurants, highlighting the small businesses that help make […]

The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will hold an Open House at its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) next to City Hall during Downtown Macon’s First Friday festivities on Friday, May 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  People will have a chance to tour the EOC, also known as “the bunker,” where they’ll learn about its history, see how operations function during […]

On Saturday, April 25, a new community event will bring people together to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate individuals and families impacted by autism. “Shining Together for Autism Awareness” is designed to create a positive and supportive space where people can learn more about autism, connect with others, and show unity across the community. […]

On Thursday, April 16, Macon-Bibb County, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and Warren Associates, Inc. officially demolished the James F. Higgins Memorial Building at 651 Hazel Street. Before demolition began, Mayor Lester Miller and Sheriff David Davis each took a ceremonial swing at the building using a golden sledgehammer, marking the start of the project. […]

On Thursday, April 16, Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) and Piedmont Macon will hold a Support and Grief Support Session at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The session will be held from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. This free session is open to anyone in the community, including family members, emergency personnel, and residents who may feel […]

Macon-Bibb County is taking a closer look at its sidewalks to make sure they are safe, accessible, and ready for the future. On Tuesday, the Commission approved an agreement with StreetScan USA, Inc., doing business as CityLogix, to conduct a comprehensive sidewalk analysis across the county. The project will evaluate the condition of existing sidewalks […]

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) announced today that more than $345,000 in grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations serving communities across the region through its 2026 Nonprofit Grant Program cycle. The announcement was made during a celebration event held at Fire Station #3 in Macon, where CFCG board members, nonprofit recipients, community […]