Want to see how construction is going on our new amphitheater at the Macon Mall? You now can see the progress in real time thanks to two cameras provided by Piedmont Construction. Piedmont added a second camera this month to see a different angle. You can view it by clicking here. “This is such a […]
On Monday, February 13, Mayor Lester Miller spent the afternoon recognizing and giving proclamations to different groups of students in the Bibb County School District. Mayor Miller proclaimed: February 5 – 11 as National FBLA-PBL (Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda) Week with the theme “Lighting a Trail”; February 12 – 18 as HOSA […]
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) and Macon-Bibb’s Parks & Beautification Department celebrated Georgia’s Arbor Day early this year with a tree dedication in Carolyn Crayton Park. You can watch the ceremony here. Those in attendance were KMBB board members, Mayor Lester Miller, Parks & Beautification staff, Recreation staff, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Epsilon Omega […]
On Wednesday, February 15, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a ceremony to celebrate the promotion of 48 firefighters to Sergeants. Dozens of loved ones filled the Howard High School Auditorium as each firefighter’s name was called out to receive their new helmets. You can watch the full ceremony here. “Our firefighters have worked hard […]
The first Mayor’s Council of Clergy (MCC) luncheon of 2023 was held Thursday, February 9, at the Tubman African-American museum. Nearly 100 people representing various faiths and religions attended the event which featured prayer, community updates, calls to action, and a catered lunch from Charles Murphy’s Catering. “This luncheon is a call for racial and […]
It has been reported to the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department that one or more people are selling raffle tickets to raise money to send children to a water park, and that the drawing for gift card prizes will be held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center. There will be no raffle held at the Frank […]
The UGA Cooperative Extension Office is offering free tax preparation service for Macon-Bibb residents. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, is offered in tandem with the Internal Revenue Service, includes filing for federal and state income tax returns, and is available now through March 30. The filings will be reviewed by IRS-certified students […]
In this edition of MBC Cribs, we are getting a closer look at the new Fire Training Academy on Tinker Drive. Fire Training Chief Ron Smith takes you for an exclusive tour of what it has to offer for fire training. The brand-new Training Academy first opened on Wednesday, January 18 with a Hose […]
The Heartbeat of Georgia is partnering with Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) and the Macon Arts Alliance for its Heart and Soul Workshop this month for students on school break. The mini-camp will be held Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22 at the Mill Hill Community Art Center (213 Clinton Street). The camp will feature […]
Throughout the month of February, Macon-Bibb County, along with the nation is recognizing and honoring the individuals and occasions having a significant impact on African American history in America. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who worked in Kentucky coals mines as a child and was the son of former slaves, originally proposed and launched […]
