Opportunities are growing at the Brookdale Resource Center as seeds and plants have been planted at The Gardens at Brookdale. On Tuesday, April 11, we held a First Planting Ceremony to commemorate the start of growing a garden behind the Resource Center. You can watch the full ceremony here. About 100 people, including Bibb County […]
The Fire Department has officially welcomed 17 new members to its family. They held a graduation ceremony for the new firefighters on Friday, April 7, at Central Georgia Technical College. You can watch the full ceremony here. “We are so proud and excited for this class to officially become part of Team Macon-Bibb,” said Fire […]
Reimagining the Civic Commons (RCC) released a report on civic engagement, Investing with Intention: Our Four Outcomes, that focuses on the successes of two cities: Macon, GA and Lexington, KY. They were selected because of their work to advance civic engagement and strengthen democracy through public spaces. For Macon, RCC cites the Macon Action Plan (MAP) […]
From the Macon Water Authority -The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has contracted with Utility Asset Management (UAM) to repair a portion of the utility’s stormwater system located at 1279 Telfair Street. The work started Monday, April 3, and will continue for approximately one month. The rehabilitation work on Telfair Street comes after a sink hole […]
“Heads up, heads up, here comes the board,” yells a Rutland High School student to other students in their workshop as they work hard on a project that will make a difference in the lives of Brookdale Resource Center residents. “They were ready to jump in and participate, some even asking if they could volunteer […]
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 […]
