More than 100 people came out to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s (KMBB) annual Bring One for the Chipper event on Saturday, January 7. KMBB collected 138 trees to be recycled instead of just sitting in a landfill. All recycled trees are being turned into mulch which will eventually go back into environment for fish habitats. People […]
Film Macon is working with Hulu for the show GENIUS and is helping it find more than 200 people for background actors in late January. Central Casting is currently looking for background actors for season four of GENIUS (now streaming on Disney+). This season of Genius tells the dual stories of Civil Rights leaders Martin […]
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Macon-Bibb County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 16. This includes the court system. Emergency services will remain active. Garbage and recycling pickup will still occur on schedule without interruption. The Solid Waste Convenience Centers on 11th Street and Fulton Mill Road will be […]
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission gathered at Rosa Parks Square Thursday for its annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony and announcement. Several organizations attended to highlight the importance of keeping Dr. King’s legacy alive, 365 days a year. Several people spoke to highlight the work in our community which aligns with those principles Dr. King preached […]
Central Georgia CASA is ready to train a new group of people to support and advocate for our most vulnerable people. A new five-week training course starts Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will attend weekly classes via Zoom, complete online course work, and observe court cases prior to certification. This program is supported […]
How did you spend your Christmas? This group of guys spent more than six hours in below-freezing temperatures to repair a traffic cabinet and get traffic lights working again. That’s why all four of them are this week’s Staff Spotlight. It all started at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Barry Millirans – a 15-year […]
On Tuesday, December 20, the Macon-Bibb County Commission passed an ordinance with the goal of ensuring Macon’s revitalizing downtown remains a clean and attractive place for citizens and visitors. The ordinance standardizes collection of solid waste in the Central Business District, which includes zoning districts CBD-1 and CBD-2. Each owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of […]
From NewTown Macon: Local developer Robbo Hatcher plans to build a new mixed-use project in the heart of downtown Macon. The proposed development will result in a new four-story, 107,000+ square foot structure that will house 95 luxury loft apartments, three retail storefronts, and nine “Executive Offices” in the location of the former Neel’s department […]
Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved trail between the Overlook and north boat ramp in Amerson River Park. Spring Street […]
What a better way to get the new year started than with a day of mental health care? The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-Up Gym is BACK. This time it will be at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University) Dr on Saturday, January 14. Activities begin, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m. […]
