Mayor Lester Miller has proclaimed October as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb County. You can read the full proclamation here. Deaths related to heart disease are particularly high in central Georgia, with an annual average heart disease mortality rate of 235.9 deaths per 100,000 people between 2016 and 2018. The goal of Sudden […]
The week of October 16 – 22, 2022 is officially recognized as both National Healthcare and Quality Week and International Infection Prevention Week. Mayor Lester Miller presented Atrium Health Navicent with a proclamation for this week. You can read it here. The National Healthcare Quality Week was established by the National Association of Healthcare Quality […]
In a continued effort to support employees in their mental and physical wellness goals, the Human Resources Department held an Employee Wellness & Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, October 14. Hundreds of our employees and their families joined in on the events at Carolyn Crayton Park that day. Many participated in a 3K race, […]
Macon-Bibb County had some very special visitors this week from across the Atlantic Ocean! The Vice Mayor of our sister city, Mâcon, France, Emilie Clerc, and Chair of Macon’s Twinning Committee, Agnes Pont, made the trip to celebrate the recommitment of Twinning after 50 years. They, along with Mayor Lester Miller, held a Twinning Ceremony […]
On Friday, October 21, Macon-Bibb County celebrated reaching the 300th demolition of the ongoing #BlightFight at 3161 Antioch Road. Mayor Lester Miller, and several County leaders joined in the celebration. Click here to watch the full video. “Removing blighted structures from our neighborhoods is just the first step in improving our neighborhoods, but it’s an […]
Clocks fall back one hour next weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Aside from that extra hour of sleep we’re all looking forward to, there are a few reminders we want to share. The Fire Department reminds everyone that changing your clocks back is the perfect opportunity […]
The Law Enforcement Rangers at Lake Tobesofkee are ready for anything. They are sworn in under the Bibb Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and deal with customer service issues, visit campsites, make sure our park is safe for everyone to use, and prepare for any situation, both on land and water. Ranger Randall Collins has been in […]
From NewTown Macon: Each year, NewTown recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional passion and commitment to the revitalization of downtown Macon. With support from Cadence Bank, NewTown Macon’s Partners in Progress awards are given following the organization’s annual Tour of Progress showcasing the growth and change in downtown Macon. Awards are given […]
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 […]
