It’s officially summertime in Macon-Bibb County, which means several recreation pools and splash pads are getting ready to open for the season on Saturday, May 23. Pools at Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive), Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) will be […]
Students in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) program celebrated a major milestone on Friday, May 15, as they graduated after completing a year focused on learning about how government works. GCAPS is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn first-hand the roles and services that Macon-Bibb County government provides. Throughout […]
Forty years after a monument was first dedicated in his honor, family members, veterans, community leaders, and residents gathered at Rosa Parks Square to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant. Rodney Maxwell Davis, a hometown hero who gave his life serving his country during the Vietnam War. “We are here to remind ourselves that […]
Macon-Bibb County government offices, recreation centers, and the court system will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency services will remain operational. Convenience Center #1 (1010 11th Street) will also be closed Monday, May 25, and will reopen Tuesday, May 27. All other convenience centers will operate on their regular schedules […]
When people think about local government, they often see the result, like paved roads, community programs, public safety investments, and neighborhood improvements. What they do not always see is the extensive planning, budgeting, and coordination happening behind the scenes to make it all possible. In the latest podcast episode of “Macon It,” we sit down […]
This week, Macon-Bibb County celebrated National Public Works Week by recognizing the employees who help keep the community running every day, from maintaining roads and collecting trash to beautifying public spaces and supporting infrastructure across the County. Throughout the week, departments celebrated their teams with appreciation lunches and gatherings, including fish fries hosted by the […]
In the newest episode of “On Call,” Macon-Bibb County introduces viewers to Jamie Davis, a Light Equipment Operator with the Parks & Beautification Department who helps keep roads safer for drivers across the community. For the past eight to nine years, Davis has spent his days traveling throughout Macon-Bibb cutting low-hanging limbs and clearing overgrowth […]
Mayor Lester Miller presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, and it includes increases to priority areas and no millage rate increase. The meeting and presentation can be watched by clicking here. All information (including the proposed budget, presentation, meeting videos, timelines, required advertisement, and more) […]
Mayor Lester Miller will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on the budget on Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held in Commission Chambers in City Hall (700 Poplar Street) and can be watched […]
The first shipment of 20 new tornado sirens and supporting equipment was delivered for storage at the Public Works Department as part of the project to replace the current outdated system and expand coverage. The new 50-foot concrete poles began arriving in late April. In December, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved voter-approved Special Purpose Local […]
