Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to conduct […]
Macon-Bibb County and partners are celebrating the newly renovated Willis B. Sheftall, Sr. Legacy Park at (1493 Fourth Avenue) on Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. The celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting officially marking the completion of improvements to the park and its new name honoring the life and legacy of Willis Braswell […]
Construction on the new guitar-shaped executive terminal at Middle Georgia Regional Airport has reached a major milestone, bringing the project one step closer to welcoming visitors to Macon-Bibb County. On Monday, August 31, Macon-Bibb County, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Sheridan Construction, and project partners gathered for a topping out ceremony, marking the placement of the […]
Macon-Bibb County will hold an additional public hearing regarding the millage rate on Wednesday, September 9, at 9:00 a.m. Following the hearing, the Commission will vote to adopt a millage rate. Both meetings will be held in Commission Chambers at City Hall at 700 Poplar Street. The millage rate is being recommended to remain the […]
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Macon-Bibb County will celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Otis Redding with a special street dedication ceremony. The speaking portion of the ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Zelma Redding Amphitheater at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (436 Cotton Avenue). The ceremony will officially […]
Every two years, Macon-Bibb County participates in the statewide Point-In-Time (PIT) Count under the direction of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in order to help determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area. The count is one-night snapshot of people experiencing homelessness in a community. Between 2024 and 2026, the number of […]
The Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission (MBPZ) has announced additional dates for community workshops focusing on land use as part of the comprehensive plan, “Macon It Happen.” The first workshop was held on Wednesday, August 6 at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center and the next workshop is Monday, August 31, at the Macon Milledgeville Regional […]
GeorgiaForward is bringing professionals and community leaders together for an afternoon of connection, friendly competition and fun at the GeorgiaForward Pickleball Round Robin on Monday, August 31, at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events in Macon. The event welcomes all skill levels, whether participants are experienced pickleball players or have never picked up a paddle. While walk-ups are welcome, […]
Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. The Convenience Center at 1010 11th Street will be closed on Monday, September 7. The Center will resume to its regular […]
From summer camps and Movies in the Park to fitness classes and adaptive recreation, there’s a lot happening throughout the year at Macon-Bibb County’s recreation centers and parks. But have you ever wondered what it takes to make all of those programs happen? In the newest episode of Macon It, we sit down with Macon-Bibb […]
