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  • “His home has never forgotten him.”: Macon-Bibb rededicates Medal of Honor monument for Sgt. Rodney M. Davis
    Forty years after a monument was first dedicated in his honor, family members, veterans, community leaders, and residents gathered at Rosa Parks Square to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant. Rodney Maxwell Davis, a hometown hero who gave his life serving his country during the Vietnam War. “We are here to remind ourselves that […]

    May 22, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Memorial Day government hours, trash schedule
    Macon-Bibb County government offices, recreation centers, and the court system will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency services will remain operational. Convenience Center #1 (1010 11th Street) will also be closed Monday, May 25, and will reopen Tuesday, May 27. All other convenience centers will operate on their regular schedules […]

    May 22, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Public Works Week: Celebrating our unsung heroes
    This week, Macon-Bibb County celebrated National Public Works Week by recognizing the employees who help keep the community running every day, from maintaining roads and collecting trash to beautifying public spaces and supporting infrastructure across the County. Throughout the week, departments celebrated their teams with appreciation lunches and gatherings, including fish fries hosted by the […]

    May 22, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon It: Budgeting for a better Bibb
    When people think about local government, they often see the result, like paved roads, community programs, public safety investments, and neighborhood improvements. What they do not always see is the extensive planning, budgeting, and coordination happening behind the scenes to make it all possible. In the latest podcast episode of “Macon It,” we sit down […]

    May 22, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • On Call with Jamie Davis
    In the newest episode of “On Call,” Macon-Bibb County introduces viewers to Jamie Davis, a Light Equipment Operator with the Parks & Beautification Department who helps keep roads safer for drivers across the community. For the past eight to nine years, Davis has spent his days traveling throughout Macon-Bibb cutting low-hanging limbs and clearing overgrowth […]

    May 22, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Proposed FY27 Budget presented with increased departmental funding, no millage increase
    Mayor Lester Miller presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, and it includes increases to priority areas and no millage rate increase. The meeting and presentation can be watched by clicking here. All information (including the proposed budget, presentation, meeting videos, timelines, required advertisement, and more) […]

    May 19, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Mayor Lester Miller to propose FY27 Budget Tuesday
    Mayor Lester Miller will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commission and public on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on the budget on Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held in Commission Chambers in City Hall (700 Poplar Street) and can be watched […]

    May 19, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Tornado siren system replacement project continues
    The first shipment of 20 new tornado sirens and supporting equipment was delivered for storage at the Public Works Department as part of the project to replace the current outdated system and expand coverage. The new 50-foot concrete poles began arriving in late April. In December, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved voter-approved Special Purpose Local […]

    May 15, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • EMA hosting free Preparedness Fair May 30
    Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency will hold its 4th annual Preparedness Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Theron Ussery Community Center (815 North Macon Park Drive). People will be able to hear from nearly 20 different preparedness and safety agencies about how they are helping keep the community […]

    May 15, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Reimagined Rosa Parks Square honored by Historic Macon
    Historic Macon recognized the newly reimagined Rosa Parks Square with its Josh M. Rogers Revitalization Award at its annual awards event in May. These awards honor significant restoration projects. “We’re so proud of this year’s Preservation Award winners and their commitment to preservation,” Executive Director Emily Hopkins said. “And we want to thank our members, […]

    May 15, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

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