On Saturday, September 17, hundreds of people made their way to Rosa Parks Square to take part in the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The first Macon Hispanic Heritage Fest was held in partnership with the Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs, Mercer University, and NotiVision Georgia. During the 6-hour event, families got food from local […]
A vacant lot with a pile of rubble or shops, apartments, and restaurants? Overgrown weeds or a beautiful gateway into our community? An abandoned building or space bustling with out-of-town visitors? The answer is simple… our community deserves an investment that will kickstart more revitalization throughout the area. Local leaders – from elected officials to […]
On Friday, September 16, Superior Court Judge Howard Simms approved Macon-Bibb County’s request to order the temporary closure of M&M Grocery (2760 Montpelier Avenue). A hearing has been set for October 10, to review the county’s request the store be permanently closed. To local officials and law enforcement, M&M Grocery is a well-known center of frequent […]
Gloves up! It’s time for the 8th Anniversary Boxing Show at Freedom Park. Dozens of boxers from across the country, including many locals, will be competing in the ring for the top belts. It all kicks off at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, at the Macon-Bibb United Freedom Park Boxing Gym (3301 Roff Avenue). […]
Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team spends their time preparing for anything and everything. During a storm or active emergency, – they’re fast, communicative, efficient, and ready. But in between those urgent situations, they spend time helping people prepare for emergencies, to make sure we are all working well together – and fast – when […]
On Saturday, September 10 members of the Bethel AME Church hosted a community cleanup in the Bellevue Community. Members picked up several bags of trash and litter along the streets. “We are so proud of everyone, especially our faith based communities, who commit to making a difference in their neighborhoods by dedicating a couple of […]
Pickleball is not only driving more players to the game, but driving even more people to Macon-Bibb County. For the second time, Tattnall Square Park is hosting the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Pickleball State Tournament. The tournament is happening September 16-18. About 150 players are coming from Moultrie to Rome. to play pickleball this weekend. Last year, the […]
Construction on the brand-new Macon-Bibb County Fire Training Center is nearing completion! On Monday, September 12, the Fire Department held a Topping Out Ceremony, which is when the final beam of a construction project is put in place. You can watch the full event here. Community members, firefighters, retired firefighters, and family members joined County […]
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 […]
