The Macon-Bibb County Economic and Community Development Department is hosting its Annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/CDBG-CV Funding Workshop on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (700 Poplar Street). If you can’t make it in person, there is also a virtual option on Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. Non-Profit Organizations […]
Beverly Knight Olson, one of four daughters of the Knight Foundation co-founder James L. Knight, was recognized on Wednesday, October 19, for her work in our community for many years. The Knight Foundation Trustee currently serves on the boards of the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation, the Macon Sports Hall of Fame, and the Mercer University […]
October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation for this during a Commission Meeting. You can read it here. Breast Cancer deaths have declined by 40% since 1898 due to improvements in treatments and early detection by mammograms. Promoting awareness of early detection of breast cancer […]
United Way of Central Georgia’s United to End Homelessness initiative has begun its work to bring together providers of homelessness support services, engaged community members, government agencies, and others to begin developing a county-wide strategic plan to end homelessness. Two strategy sessions were held on Thursday, October 20 at the Robert Train Building. “We have […]
Jeremy Grissom has known for years he wanted to help people. As our Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator, he gets to combine his skills from working in various facets of law enforcement with his personal experiences to provide something unique for our community. This week, Jeremy led a presentation before the Commission and public where […]
On Tuesday, October 18, Mayor Lester Miller provided the Commission and public with an update on the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP). “Violent crime does not occur in a vacuum and the interventions proven to be effective are collaborative efforts that bring all stakeholders to the table, especially the community,” said Mayor Miller in his opening remarks. […]
On Monday, October 17, Sheriff David Davis, Mayor Lester Miller, and Fire Chief Shane Edwards announced a new effort to increase the number of deputies on patrol throughout the county. To watch the announcement in its entirety, click here. “My staff and I attended the forums held last year that led to the Macon Violence […]
United Way of Central Georgia has hired Reverend Dr. Jake Hall as the Executive Director of its newest initiative, United to End Homelessness. In this role, Dr. Hall will lead the effort to develop, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive strategy to end housing vulnerability in Central Georgia by working with service providers, community members, funding […]
On Thursday, October 6, Mayor Lester Miller, Assistant County Manager Julie Moore, and other County leaders took a trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts for the Infrastructure Innovation Summit at Harvard Kennedy School. The trip was funded through our great partner, The Knight Foundation. Mayor Miller was invited to speak on a panel titled “American Rescue Plan […]
The Bibb County School District celebrated Lights On Afterschool at Southwest High School on Thursday, October 6 with their afterschool programs. Dozens of students and county leaders, including Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims and Commissioner Elaine Lucas, gathered in the auditorium for their celebration. Lights On Afterschool is a national celebration of afterschool programs which will […]
