Temperatures over the holiday weekend are expected to drop dangerously low. We’re expecting at least 48 – 72 hours of below freezing temperatures beginning Friday, December 23 and lasting through Monday, December 26. Even though we’re not expecting any rain or precipitation, we can expect sustained winds up to 20 mph and gusts up to […]
On Tuesday, December 20, Macon-Bibb County marked 400 #BlightFight demolitions by tearing down the blighted structure at 3272 Vineville Avenue, the site of the former Just-a-Biscuit, Burger Chef, and other restaurants. It has been vacant and deteriorating for many years now. “This is a heavily traveled road through our city, with thousands of vehicles passing […]
Holiday cheer filled Downtown Macon Sunday afternoon during our annual Christmas parade. Many children and families didn’t mind the cold weather as long as they got to see their favorite floats and the main attraction, Santa Claus. “It was a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County!” said Mayor Lester Miller. “This was another great […]
During Tuesday evening’s Commission meeting, Mayor Lester Miller recognized three of our City Hall employees for their years of service. You can watch it here. Those recognized were Senior Assistant County Attorney Michael McNeil for five years and a month, Assistant County Manager Julie Moore for ten years and seven months, and Chief Communications Officer […]
Macon-Bibb County consolidated government offices will be closed several days the next few weeks for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. We want to make sure you have all the information you need for a fun and tidy holiday season. Government offices are closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. […]
Lead with Literacy celebrated 12 families that completed its new Macon Family Time program, which is funded through Macon-Bibb County’s Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Lead with Literacy received a $40,000 grant to implement this program, which is designed to engage families in meaningful reading and learning activities. […]
Five employees at the Tax Commissioner’s Office are looking forward to starting the new year as retired. Each has served there at least 20 years there. Denise Slocumb – Chief Deputy and Deputy of Taxpayer Services – 41 plus years Shirley Hicks – Asst. Deputy of Taxpayer Services – 37 years Kendall Countryman – Deputy […]
On Wednesday, December 14 Cox Communications presented a check for $2,500 to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB). The money came from the Cox Community Investment Grant. “Cox Communications is known for driving positive environmental change within the communities they serve,” said KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen. “KMBB is extremely grateful to be the recipient of the Cox Community […]
It’s not hard to miss the construction happening outside of the Macon Mall, but there is also a lot happening inside the building you can’t see yet, so we’re giving you the inside look Commissioners had on Tuesday, December 13. The tour started with Piedmont Construction’s Project Engineer Weston Stroud giving an update on the […]
More than 600 of our friends and neighbors made their way to the Macon City Auditorium in their sneakers and finest outfits on Friday, December 9 to celebrate the first ever Mayor’s Sneaker Ball. This was the official kickoff for the Bicentennial, as Macon turns 200 in 2023. Local percussion nonprofit, Streetline, kicked off the […]
