In an orientation event on Thursday, October 6, a group of high school students came to City Hall for their a Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students GCAPS) Orientation. Coordinator and Executive Director of Community Affairs, Dr. Henry Ficklin, spoke to the student leaders about what their year will look like learning about our local […]
From NewTown Macon: Join us on Wednesday, October 19, for a behind-the-scenes tour of downtown Macon’s transformative development. NewTown Macon’s Tour of Progress, presented by Cadence Bank, provides a sneak peek of projects underway and a look into what programs fuel our vibrant downtown. This event is family-friendly and FREE! Tours are self-guided. To take […]
Macon-Bibb County is celebrating 10 years as an Age–Friendly Community! On Saturday, October 22, 2022, community leaders will celebrate and help launch AARP’s Age-Friendly Leadership Academy (AFLA) in 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 […]
That time of year is again upon us – the dreaded flu season. One of the best ways to prevent coming down with it is to get your flu shot. County Commissioners and other leaders had the chance to get their shots before Tuesday’s Commission meeting. While flu viruses are detected year-round, flu viruses typically […]
On Wednesday, October 5 our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local partners team took a trip to the State Operations Center in Atlanta for a monthly Emergency Support Functions (ESF) meeting to learn more about cybersecurity. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so what better time to talk about how we can be prepared and protected when […]
Three families are getting brand new homes thanks to great partners in our community, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity held a “ground blessing” for the new homeowners on Wednesday, October 5, to celebrate the start of construction. “Habitat Week 2022 is a time for us to remember […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is holding its monthly pop-up gym on Saturday, October 8, at the Bloomfield-Gilead Park (1931 Rocky Creek Rd). This weekend’s gym has more benefits for everyone in your family, including your furry friends, and it goes from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) with yoga, a drum circle, […]
The Fire Department has a week of events planned to help educate and promote safety as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which is from Sunday-Saturday, October 9-15. To kindle the enthusiasm, there will be an awards ceremony and celebration event at the Macon Mall (3661 Eisenhower Parkway) at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12. […]
Time to tee off for a good cause! The Fire Department is holding its annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It’s happening Friday, October 28, at Historic Bowden Golf Course (3111 Millerfield Road) with check-in starting at 7:00 a.m. The tradition is going on three decades and has raised more than […]
This week, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), bringing in all our department and partner agency leaders to keep an eye on Hurricane Ian’s path and prepare our community’s response for any impact we may have gotten. Early forecasts showed Hurricane Ian heading towards Middle Georgia, but on Wednesday, the […]
