The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission gathered at Rosa Parks Square Thursday for its annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony and announcement. Several organizations attended to highlight the importance of keeping Dr. King’s legacy alive, 365 days a year. Several people spoke to highlight the work in our community which aligns with those principles Dr. King preached […]
How did you spend your Christmas? This group of guys spent more than six hours in below-freezing temperatures to repair a traffic cabinet and get traffic lights working again. That’s why all four of them are this week’s Staff Spotlight. It all started at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Barry Millirans – a 15-year […]
Central Georgia CASA is ready to train a new group of people to support and advocate for our most vulnerable people. A new five-week training course starts Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will attend weekly classes via Zoom, complete online course work, and observe court cases prior to certification. This program is supported […]
On Tuesday, December 20, the Macon-Bibb County Commission passed an ordinance with the goal of ensuring Macon’s revitalizing downtown remains a clean and attractive place for citizens and visitors. The ordinance standardizes collection of solid waste in the Central Business District, which includes zoning districts CBD-1 and CBD-2. Each owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of […]
From NewTown Macon: Local developer Robbo Hatcher plans to build a new mixed-use project in the heart of downtown Macon. The proposed development will result in a new four-story, 107,000+ square foot structure that will house 95 luxury loft apartments, three retail storefronts, and nine “Executive Offices” in the location of the former Neel’s department […]
Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved trail between the Overlook and north boat ramp in Amerson River Park. Spring Street […]
What a better way to get the new year started than with a day of mental health care? The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-Up Gym is BACK. This time it will be at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University) Dr on Saturday, January 14. Activities begin, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m. […]
“The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That quote is the theme for this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. student Oratorical Contest. The event, hosted by the Recreation Department and the MLK […]
Coroner Leon Jones wants everyone to have a safe trip home from their New Year’s Celebrations. Jones is again offering free rides home for people in Macon-Bibb. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, and lasting all through the night into January 1, 2023, people can call Coroner Jones and he’ll make sure you […]
When students return to school on Thursday, January 5, the speed limit in school zones will again be enforced using the automated camera system, where they are installed. The cameras actively enforce the speed limit on school days when classes are in session from one hour before the start of school until one hour […]
