Macon-Bibb County is celebrating 10 years as an Age–Friendly Community! Community leaders are celebrating on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Tattnall Square Park (1155 College Street) from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event, meet with community service vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and learn more about being an Age-Friendly […]
The Fire Department has had a busy week of events to help educate and promote safety as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which is Sunday-Saturday, October 9-15. On Wednesday, October 14 the Fire Department held an awards ceremony and celebration at the Macon Mall for students and their families. Fire Chief Shane Edwards, Mayor Lester […]
Voters can already begin casting ballots ahead of the November 8 Election. You can vote early October 17 through November 4. Polls will be open at three locations from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Weekend early voting is happening on two Saturdays October 22 & 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at all three […]
From NewTown Macon: Downtown Macon restaurants are serving up fair food-themed specials and drinks this weekend in honor of fair season in Middle Georgia. Thirteen participating restaurants will offer specials beginning Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16. NewTown Macon hosted the first Fair Food Frenzy in 2020 to support local restaurants and give […]
From one end of the leash to the other – several organizations partnered to provide food, fun, and health checks for people and their pets at the Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Pop-up Gym on October 8. More than 120 people came to Bloomfield-Gilead Park (1931 Rocky Creek […]
“I have the best job in the Fire Department. I get to spend time with my community and play with all the cool toys!” Fire Safety Educator Sergeant Jeremy Webb knows he has a big responsibility teaching people in our community about safety and preparedness. This week is National Fire Prevention Week, so we decided […]
Commissioner Raymond Wilder is staying busy meeting the needs of his constituents in District 6! He wants you to know about all the great things happening that will shape the area for the better. The roundabout at Fulton Mill Road and Eisenhower Parkway is still under construction, but Commissioner Wilder says it’s already making this […]
From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority: On Oct. 4, YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) officially broke ground on a new residential window and door manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Ga. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Macon with Mayor Lester Miller, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman, Robby Fountain, and other local leaders in attendance. […]
On Tuesday, October 6, the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity continued its recognition of Habitat Week with a Mortgage Burning that celebrated 10 families making final payments on their homes. These 10 families, years ago, completed the classes Habitat provides to help people become homeowners, and then they were able to move into Habitat-built houses. […]
In a continued effort to support employees in their mental and physical wellness goals, the Macon-Bibb Human Resources Department is holding an Employee Wellness & Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, October 14. The events are open to Macon-Bibb County consolidated government employees and their families. Government offices will close at 11:30 a.m. that day […]
