Holiday cheer filled Downtown Macon Sunday afternoon during our annual Christmas parade. Many children and families didn’t mind the cold weather as long as they got to see their favorite floats and the main attraction, Santa Claus. “It was a great day to be in Macon-Bibb County!” said Mayor Lester Miller. “This was another great […]
During Tuesday evening’s Commission meeting, Mayor Lester Miller recognized three of our City Hall employees for their years of service. You can watch it here. Those recognized were Senior Assistant County Attorney Michael McNeil for five years and a month, Assistant County Manager Julie Moore for ten years and seven months, and Chief Communications Officer […]
Macon-Bibb County consolidated government offices will be closed several days the next few weeks for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. We want to make sure you have all the information you need for a fun and tidy holiday season. Government offices are closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. […]
Lead with Literacy celebrated 12 families that completed its new Macon Family Time program, which is funded through Macon-Bibb County’s Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Lead with Literacy received a $40,000 grant to implement this program, which is designed to engage families in meaningful reading and learning activities. […]
Five employees at the Tax Commissioner’s Office are looking forward to starting the new year as retired. Each has served there at least 20 years there. Denise Slocumb – Chief Deputy and Deputy of Taxpayer Services – 41 plus years Shirley Hicks – Asst. Deputy of Taxpayer Services – 37 years Kendall Countryman – Deputy […]
On Wednesday, December 14 Cox Communications presented a check for $2,500 to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB). The money came from the Cox Community Investment Grant. “Cox Communications is known for driving positive environmental change within the communities they serve,” said KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen. “KMBB is extremely grateful to be the recipient of the Cox Community […]
It’s not hard to miss the construction happening outside of the Macon Mall, but there is also a lot happening inside the building you can’t see yet, so we’re giving you the inside look Commissioners had on Tuesday, December 13. The tour started with Piedmont Construction’s Project Engineer Weston Stroud giving an update on the […]
More than 600 of our friends and neighbors made their way to the Macon City Auditorium in their sneakers and finest outfits on Friday, December 9 to celebrate the first ever Mayor’s Sneaker Ball. This was the official kickoff for the Bicentennial, as Macon turns 200 in 2023. Local percussion nonprofit, Streetline, kicked off the […]
On Tuesday, December 19, Macon-Bibb County will mark the 400 #BlightFight demolitions by tearing down the blighted structure at 3272 Vineville Avenue, the site of the former Just-a -Biscuit. The demolition will begin following remarks by Mayor Lester Miller and several other speakers. The remarks and demolition will be broadcast live at www.facebook.com/maconbibbcounty. “This is […]
Mayor Lester Miller hosted a luncheon for Macon-Bibb County’s Council of Clergy in the President’s Dining Room in Mercer’s University Center on Thursday, December 8. More than 50 members attended. “We know the challenges our community faces will require every person and organization working together as a team, and that includes our faith-based leaders,” said Mayor […]
