A group of Macon-Bibb teammates is working to strengthen our workforce with a new program aimed at employee health. Macon Wellness Matter comprises 20 committee members and 20 participants, all who work in our consolidated government. The program features a lunch and learn series, competitive games and challenges, team workouts, nutrition and cooking advice, exercise […]
Next event set for September A little rain didn’t stop the party for the Recreation Department’s second Picnic in the Park at Carolyn Crayton Park. Last Saturday, July 9, more than 300 people came to the park to spend time with their family and friends while enjoying food, drinks, and icy treats from 15 […]
Amerson River Park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 18 and 19, while Norfolk Southern conducts routine maintenance on the rail line at the entrance to the park. This maintenance is required annually for the railroad, and will include removing the old crossing, replacing it with new materials, and repaving. “We apologize for […]
On Monday, July 11, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, and department crews celebrated the 200th demolition of the ongoing Blight Fight. This demolition was at 1185 Kitchens Street near Union Baptist Church. You can watch the press conference and demolition by clicking here. You can click here for a photo album from the press conference. […]
Fire Lieutenant Dennis Maxwell wasn’t on duty on the evening of July 7. He and his wife own Daphne’s 525 Boutique on Cherry Street. They were at the shop and heard a commotion. Dennis didn’t think twice before springing into action. That’s why he’s this week’s Staff Spotlight. Dennis has been with the Macon-Bibb Fire […]
We are celebrating our Recreation Department receiving an award from the Southern Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for its efforts during National Tennis Month! The department applied for funding and was chosen to receive $1,000 after its successful Tennis Month. This was its first year participating in the national initiative. “They chose […]
More than 800 cars lined up for the Community Block Party at the Macon Mall on Wednesday. The event was sponsored by The Society of St. Andrew in partnership with the County’s Office of Small Business Affairs, The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County, Fort Valley State University, Macon Mental Health Matters, and others People were […]
During a press conference on Wednesday, July 13, at City Hall, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Georgia announced its 70 in 70 Campaign. The goal is to gain 70 new mentors – or “bigs” as they’re called – in 70 days. “We have thousands of youth in Macon-Bibb who need a positive role model,” […]
On Friday, July 8, Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Shane Edwards welcomed five new firefighters to the Fire Department with a ceremony. These five new firefighters went through a new fast track training put in place at the directive of Mayor Lester Miller and designed by Chief Edwards. “This new process allows firefighters from […]
“This is your painting…this is your art,” says Eric Gordan, an Art Educator from Taylor County High School. “You are free to put on your painting, on your canvas, whatever you want.” The Pace Center has gathered the group of at-promise youth ages 11-17 at the Booker T. Washington Center for a group session using […]
