Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and educational day at the park! The Macon-Bibb County Earth Day Celebration is happening at Amerson River Park (2551 Pierce Dr. N) this year on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Activities will be held on the great lawn behind the playground area. “We are so […]
It’s officially School Library Month in our community. Bibb County School District leaders and Mayor Lester Miller kicked off the celebration with a proclamation. You can read it here. The School Library Media Program is essential to effective education for an information-based, technology rich society. This program is an integral part of the instructional process […]
Mayor Lester Miller and Atrium Health Navicent are teaming up to bring awareness to traumatic brain injuries. March was proclaimed as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb County. At least 2.8 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries each year, and brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Traumatic […]
From Grow Macon Inc. – Grow Macon, Inc. grand opening of its community garden has been postponed to Saturday, April 15. The non-profit organization founded by Charmiska Myers, invites you to celebrate with a block party at 1108 Eastview Avenue from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.. “We believe that this community garden will serve as a […]
As you’re doing your spring cleaning, mark your calendars to remind you that both 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road Convenience Centers will be closed in observance of Easter on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Normal hours for 11th Street Center resume on Monday, April 10 from 8:30am – 4:00pm and the Fulton Mill Road Center […]
Amerson River Park is partially reopened after being closed due to flooding from the Ocmulgee River. Some sections of trail and the boat launch and takeout are still closed due to a layer of slick mud and sand. Those will be cleaned the next several days. Please do not go past any barriers. The Ocmulgee […]
Need a mental health reset? Head over to our monthly Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-Up Gym on Saturday, April 8. Activities start, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m. and go until 1:00 p.m. It’s free and open to people of all ages, and even their furry friends. You can participate in yoga, a drum […]
Eight people graduated from the Frank Johnson Recreation Center’s Food Talk program on Thursday, March 30. There was a short program followed by a healthy potluck dinner that was prepared by members of the class using what they learned through the program. These people, who are dedicated to eating better, spent eight consecutive weeks learning […]
On Monday, March 27, Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan held a Twinning Ceremony in Commission Chambers in City Hall. You can watch the full ceremony here., and see pictures of the Ceremony and the visit here. “Diversity strengthens our community and is important now more than ever,” said Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. […]
The Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center is now accepting members for its first-ever Teen RC Club. This is an opportunity for teens ages 12-18 to learn how to build, maintain and operate Radio Controlled Cars & Trucks at the Center every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for six weeks beginning April 13. This is […]
