Macon-Bibb County

District 2 reaches several Macon-Bibb communities  and Commissioner Paul Bronson says people should be proud of it because of what’s been accomplished  and what’s underway.   One of those things is making Maynard Street in Fort Hill safer for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers. This year, the County added speed bumps and a speed radar to a […]

Macon-Bibb County announced on November 9 that they will make temporary changes to how tickets are issued for people speeding near schools when they are in session. These changes will last through November 18, and normal enforcement using the cameras will begin again November 28. (School is not in session the week of Thanksgiving, so […]

Mayor Lester Miller officially proclaimed Sunday, November 6, as Retired Educators Day in Macon-Bibb County. Several retired educators attended the Commission meeting on November 1. You can watch it here.  There are more than 141,000 retired educators in Georgia, more than 32,000 of whom are members of the Georgia Retired Educators Association.  You can read […]

Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is returning this weekend with help from some community partners to help people and their pets. MMHM is holding a pop-up gym, rain or shine, on Saturday, November 12 at Theron Ussery Park (815 N Park Drive) from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The gym will feature its usual free services such as yoga, a […]

Macon-Bibb County Government offices and courts will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and E-911.   For trash and recycling collection, your days will not change. Ryland Environmental will pick up on their usual routes and schedule. […]

District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson continues his series of Town Hall Forums with one on Thursday, November 10, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rosa Jackson Community Center. (The full schedule is below.) This series is part of his effort to provide quarterly updates to the community.   “It was great to have people so engaged and come out to learn […]

On Sunday, November 6, hundreds of people participated and joined to watch the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in Downtown Macon.  The parade featured floats with veterans from different military branches, government offices, law enforcement, marching bands, and community organizations. Families lined Cherry, First, Mulberry Streets to cheer and wave.   The parade was followed by […]

On Tuesday, November 8, Mayor Lester Miller – representatives from the Amphitheater’s Design Build Team – presented an update on the project’s design and construction progress. This included the final design work, renderings, description, and an animated fly through to show people what they can expect to be built at the Macon Mall. You can […]

What career best suits someone with degrees in journalism, philosophy, and public administration? It turns out that’s the perfect combo for a person who is instrumental in the continued growth and development of our urban core!  Alex Morrison is our Director of Planning and Public Spaces , as well as the Executive Director of the […]

Mayor Lester Miller is holding the first ever Macon-Bibb County Mayor’s Sneaker Ball on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Macon City Auditorium. This is also the kick-off event for the Bicentennial Celebration as Macon celebrate its 200th birthday in 2023.  “We’re excited for an opportunity to bring our entire community together to celebrate all […]