For the last five years, the Brookdale Resource Center has been a place of stability for people working to get back on their feet. Behind that mission is a steady group of volunteers who show up week after week, quietly helping make that work possible. Some serve meals. Some organize donations. Others take on less […]
It was the first Men’s Mental Health Meetup of 2026 for more than 20 men of varying ages, at least four of them there for the very first time. Serenity Entertainment once again opened its doors for the monthly gathering of men looking for a place where they can share their experiences with each other […]
From NewTown Macon – Community leaders, friends, and family gathered in downtown Macon to celebrate the dedication of Josh Rogers Way, honoring the life, leadership, and lasting impact of Josh Rogers. Rogers passed away tragically and unexpectedly in November 2024. In recognition of his service and instrumental role in downtown Macon’s successful revitalization, the Macon-Bibb […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public as a way to make sure all potential hazards are identified. It also allows the EMA to gauge the preparedness level of departments, agencies, and people to plan for mitigation efforts and develop more effective […]
Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, has been chosen as the Construction Manager for the new Macon Arena, a major project that will replace the current Macon Coliseum and serve as a key part of the region’s expanding entertainment opportunities. Located southeast of Atlanta in Macon-Bibb County, the planned facility is designed to host […]
Macon-Bibb County’s IT Department is currently in the process of redesigning the consolidated government’s website, and it is looking for feedback from the public through two different surveys. One asks people about people’s experience using the current website, how easy they are able to find what they are looking for, and what they struggle with. […]
As the Brookdale Resource Center celebrates five years of serving the Macon-Bibb community, the milestone is also a moment to recognize the people behind the work, the employees who show up every day to support, guide, and care for residents during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. For many staff members, working […]
Hundreds of people from across Macon-Bibb County filled the streets on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., coming together for the annual MLK Day March in a powerful show of unity and reflection. Community members of all ages began the march from four locations across the county, eventually […]
The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund marked a significant milestone Wednesday, January 21, 2025, as community leaders, partners, and residents gathered for the fund’s first ribbon cutting since its creation in 2024, celebrating the completion of the first homes at Tindall Fields. You can watch the full ceremony here. The ceremony marked the completion of […]
The passion for the people of Macon-Bibb County and their safety was on full display as Mayor Lester Miller addressed a crowd of more than 75 people in Commission Chambers at City Hall about the decrease in the homicide rate and efforts to continue that progress. “We’re talking about people’s lives,” he vehemently pointed out. […]
