The passion for the people of Macon-Bibb County and their safety was on full display as Mayor Lester Miller addressed a crowd of more than 75 people in Commission Chambers at City Hall about the decrease in the homicide rate and efforts to continue that progress. “We’re talking about people’s lives,” he vehemently pointed out. […]
With the support of their corporate partners, the Macon Bacon raised $685,394 in funds and donated products to nonprofit organizations across Georgia throughout 2025. The Macon Bacon’s mission has always been to give back to the community that gives so much to them. On and off the field, the team creates opportunities in healthcare, education, […]
“We are seeing the fruits and benefits of a lot of hard work over the last several years that have transformed numerous segments of our community. It’s all hitting at the same time.” In the newest episode of Macon It, County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett talks leadership, community engagement, and his 2026 theme: The Macon […]
Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes City Hall, courthouses, and the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Emergency services will continue to operate as normal. There will be no changes in the trash and solid waste collection services. The Convenience Center on 11th […]
The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) has been recognized by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as a Family Learning Community at NCFL’s most recent annual conference. This distinction not only affirms MBMLA’s leadership in advancing multigenerational literacy and learning engagement, but it also marks a significant milestone for the Macon-Bibb community. What makes […]
For Dewayne John, the weight of homelessness was even heavier because he was carrying it for three children. With two daughters, ages 12 and 11, and a 9-year-old son, Dewayne found himself facing the unthinkable: not knowing where his family would sleep. “I was really at the end of what else can I do?” he […]
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Macon-Bibb County will once again join the MLK Commission and community partners to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of community events. The annual MLK March will begin at 11:00 a.m. Community members will gather at four locations across Macon-Bibb County before […]
Whenever you talk to a firefighter about the Fire Department, it doesn’t take long to hear from them about how they’re a family. They live together, they cook together, they hang out together…they have each other’s backs. Even with that, family was especially on display at the Department’s most recent Promotion Ceremony. While family members […]
Nearly 50 students spent their winter break learning, creating, and connecting during the two-day Ugly Sweaters STEM & Stories camp hosted by Lead With Literacy and Fathers Among Men, two Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) partners, at the South Bibb Recreation Center. The camp welcomed 48 campers ranging from 3rd through 8th grade, along with high […]
January is a time for fresh starts, and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is kicking off the new year by bringing the community together for a Wellness Weekend focused on connection, movement, and mental well-being. The weekend kicks off on Friday, January 9, with the Women’s Wellness Circle at 10:00 a.m. This gathering brings together a diverse group of people […]
