On Tuesday, June 7, Macon-Bibb County – at the authorization of Mayor Lester Miller – filed a Verified Complaint to Abate Public Nuisance and For Injunctive Release against Friends Food Mart (3350 Houston Avenue), and a hearing for a temporary restraining order was held the same day. The complaint was filed after two people lost […]
On Wednesday, June 8, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) visited the Museum of Arts and Sciences for World Oceans Day, an international day that takes place annually on June 8th. The purpose of the day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean. KMBB Board member, Janice Habersham, educated students […]
From Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG)– Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG), one of the country’s largest owners of commercial and industrial properties, has announced plans to reestablish direct rail access and improve overall infrastructure at Macon Interstate Business Park. The property is located along Georgia Central Railway (GC), which runs 211 miles from Savannah to […]
From United Way of Central Georgia– Each June, United Way encourages communities to harness their volunteer energy and improve the conditions in which they live. Be a part of United Way of Central Georgia’s largest community-wide volunteer day of the year. Unite with businesses, community groups and individuals on June 18th at Brookdale Resource Center. […]
“…Some Veterans left everything on an island in the Pacific…on a hillside in Korea…in the deserts of Iraq…the jungles of Vietnam…the valleys of Afghanistan…and so many more places. Our Veterans are courageous, brave, and strong-willed. This country was made for you and me.” Those are the words of Retired Army SPC Manuel Jackson, Jr. He […]
Macon-Bibb Recreation is offering a FREE one-day Softball Camp for girls in our community. The camp is happening from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive). The camp is provided in partnership with Babe Ruth Softball and will include health education, field fundamentals, team-building […]
From Bike Walk Macon: National Trails Day® is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society that encourages support of our nation’s public trails. Whether it be hiking Browns Mound, floating down the Ocmulgee River, reflecting in Riverside Cemetery, walking at Amerson River Park, or biking at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, trails […]
From NewTown Macon- NewTown Macon invites families to downtown Macon to kick off the summer this First Friday. NewTown Macon will offer its Family Fun Zone with activities for the entire family to enjoy, including music, games, and crafts. The event takes place in the Third Street park median between Cherry Street and Poplar Street on […]
When the Fire Department’s Private Victoria Dumas isn’t busy fighting fires and helping people in our community, you can most likely find her inside of a boxing ring preparing for the next fight. On Saturday, May 21, Dumas traveled to the Augusta Regional Airport to compete in the Boxing Expedition held by the Augusta Boxing […]
June 2022 is now officially Men’s Health Month in Macon-Bibb County. Mayor Lester Miller presented Atrium Health Navicent with a proclamation on Wednesday, June 1 to kick off the month. The goal is to educate people about the importance of men’s health. Despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average […]
