The Pink Pancake Breakfast is back! This scrumptious morning event happens during both weekends of the International Cherry Blossom Festival, and is a labor of love by our Fire Department to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To make it even better, the fire crew is teaming up with the Macon Bacon for the […]
The Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet is back and better than ever! More than 350 people have traveled from all over the country to play in Macon Pickleball’s 3rd Annual Tournament at Tattnall Square Park Pickleball Center. This year, they set a record for the number of players that registered. That includes people who […]
The Career Fair may be over, but there is still time to apply to one of many positions on Team Macon-Bibb. Our Human Resources Department held a Career Fair at City Hall on Thursday, March 16. More people came out to learn more about various job opportunities within the Fire Department, E-911, Court System, Finance, […]
The Brookdale Resource Center is adding a new resource to feed hundreds of people fresh food from its backyard. Mayor Lester Miller, United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG), Bibb County School District, and the Bibb County Cooperative Extension held a news conference on Thursday, March 16 to make the special announcement. You can watch it […]
On Wednesday, March 8, seven new volunteers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to support and help youth moving through the foster care system. They were sworn in by Judge Thomas Matthews after completing a five-week training course supported by a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant from Macon-Bibb County and the Community […]
The next round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grants through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is now open, and churches and nonprofit organizations can now apply. Up to $600,000 form Macon-Bibb County is being made available to help reduce and prevent violent crime, and the Executive Leadership Team met at the Robert S. […]
Our Procurement Department has a new Director, someone who isn’t new to the Department. Earlier this month, the Commission approved appointing Interim Director Laura Hardwick as the new Director of Procurement. This week, we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on Laura! Laura started working with Macon-Bibb County in April 2021 as its Senior Procurement Officer. Now, […]
From Oby Brown with Historic Macon Foundation – A year ago, workers were clearing a 28-acre tract of thick privet. Today, county leaders and neighborhood residents gathered to dedicate Macon’s newest recreation area, North Highlands Park. Among Wednesday’s speakers were Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller; District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson; Kathryn Dennis, President of the […]
It’s Women’s History Month! Throughout the country, women are being celebrated for their contributions to society. On Tuesday, March 7, the Commission approved a resolution to recognize March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Macon-Bibb County. The month is aimed at recognizing and spreading awareness of the importance of women in the history of the […]
Hutchings College & Career Academy students now have the option get a head start in a career protecting our community. The Fire Department, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), and Bibb County School District (BCSD) announced a new partnership that will allow students to get fire training during their senior year of high school. You can […]
