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 […]
Start making plans to enjoy a beautiful spring day with Picnic in the Park! Our Recreation Department is having another Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). So far, there are nine food trucks with […]
It’s time for the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup and there are plenty of opportunities to join and do your part. This Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program which takes place every year in about 20,000 communities throughout the nation. Keep America Beautiful is celebrating the Great American Cleanup’s 25th year in […]
Women interested in starting their own business now have a chance to win capital and professional advice in getting it started, thanks to SCORE Middle Georgia and Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Small Business Affairs. Applications can be found here and are due by midnight on Monday, April 14; the cost to participate is $25. “SCORE’s 10,000 […]
Bibb County students were given more than just a paintbrush and chalk at the Heart & Sole Workshop, they were given the encouragement to be successful in life. That’s the goal for the creators of this camp. Randy Heart, Dsto Moore, and Tray Shelley wanted to give kids an opportunity to not only express themselves […]
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department’s All-Star Basketball Team took home medals and a trophy after winning the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class “A” 8 & Under State Championship. The team competed against eight teams in Tucker, GA the weekend of March 3-4. They defeated 4 teams with a win over Savannah, GA, who […]
