“Were people separated when you were a kid?” “Why do you think racism exists?” “What would be the solution to racism?” The Macon-Bibb Teen Communications Program is learning about journalism through hands-on experience, and these heavy questions are part of that. The group from Frank Johnson Recreation Center took a trip to the Elaine […]
The Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization is holding a series of town hall meetings throughout the month focused on a variety of topics. One aim of these meetings is to gather data for The Opportunity Project for Cities – a recently formed partnership with the Knight Foundation and Google.org. The aim of the project is to […]
Kids participating in the Historic Macon Foundation’s camp this summer got an exclusive tour of City Hall and the opportunity to hear from our county leaders, including Mayor Lester Miller. The Box City Summer Camp introduces campers to urban design and historic preservation through interactive activities. The week-long camp is for ten rising 4th through […]
On Wednesday, July 20, campers at the Tubman African America Museum Heritage Camp held their own community cleanup in Downtown. The children were given bags, pickers, vests, and gloves to clean up around the Museum’s campus. Commissioner Paul Bronson and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) Executive Director Asha Ellen also stepped in to help and teach the […]
On Friday, July 15, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) staff headed to campus, but not to do their typical jobs. They traded in pencils and paper for trash bags and trash pickers. “I drive this way to work every day. I’ve driven this way for twelve years and I see a beautiful ecosystem. There are […]
Some of our County leaders took a trip across the world to meet with officials from our Sister City. Community Affairs Executive Director Dr. Henry Ficklin and Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) Director Charise Stephens traveled to Macon, France on July 11. The purpose of the trip was to renew the longstanding Sister City […]
It’s happening! You can see progress! On Monday, July 18, crews from the Public Works Department began tearing up the parking lot and islands at the Macon Mall to make way for construction of the new amphitheater. This will prepare the site for future construction. The asphalt and concrete torn up […]
During Tuesday’s Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously approved accepting $2 million the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Highway Division to fund the construction of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway extension. This project has been years in the making and the approval of the funds will get this project rolling. The process started in 2013 and […]
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 […]
