Sunday will mark 21 years since the horrific attacks on our country on September, 11. To remember the lives lost and honor first responders, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation held its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Public Safety Memorial Park. You can watch the full ceremony here. “It’s important for us […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is holding a class to teach people how to recognize the signs and provide fast and effective care when it comes to mental health in young people. The class is free, but you must register first. Space is limited so click here to sign up fast. The Youth Mental Health […]
On September 8, Macon-Bibb’s Office of Communications received three national recognitions during the City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) Savvy Awards program at its annual conference. The recognitions are: Trash Talk Award of Excellence Video (Education/Training) Category Brookdale Resource Center Communications Plan Silver Circle Award Communication or Marketing Plan Category Solid Waste Transition […]
On Thursday, September 1, Mayor Lester Miller launched the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MLA). It’s a partnership with Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and the Bibb County School District (BCSD) to increase the graduation rate, decrease the drop-out rate, and lower the adult illiteracy rate by 50 % over the next 10 years. MLA serves […]
Carol Payton is a Macon native who has spent the past 43 years serving her community, and is now taking on a new role – retirement! That’s why she’s this week’s Staff Spotlight. Most recently, Carol has served as the Assistant Clerk of Commission at City Hall, helping to prepare minutes, organize information, get ready […]
The Recreation Department is holding its third ‘Picnic in the Park’ event at Carolyn Crayton Park. The family fun day and community picnic is happening from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. It’s free to attend, and will feature more than a dozen options of trucks and vendors for food, drinks, snacks, […]
Alex Givans has always been determined to be his own boss one day. He is now living the dream, but it wasn’t always an easy road. Givans was born and raised in Jamaica. He later moved to Brooklyn, to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology at New York City College of Technology (NYCCT). After […]
On Monday, August 29, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation to Atrium Health Navicent in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. You can read the full proclamation here. The aim of National Breastfeeding Month is to raise community awareness about benefits of breastfeeding and encourage support for breastfeeding mothers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, […]
The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 8:45 a.m. in Public Safety Memorial Park (at the intersection of Mulberry and Second Streets) in Downtown Macon. The annual event is aimed to remember the lives lost and honor first responders who saved lives in the 2001 […]
Mayor Lester Miller, along with Atrium Health Navicent, is encouraging our community to become aware of the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Mayor Miller presented a proclamation declaring the month of August as National Immunization Awareness Month. On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed […]
