Crews from Paulk Landscaping – in conjunction with the Parks & Beautification Department and Georgia Department of Transportation – are hard at work beautifying Macon-Bibb County’s interstate interchanges. Three interchanges along I-75 – Bass Road, Eisenhower Parkway, and Pio Nono Avenue – are getting better landscaping, including Nuttall Oaks, Evergreen Holly, Goldmop Cypress, Knock Out […]
On Friday, May 27, nineteen Macon-Bibb County firefighters were officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant during a ceremony at Mikado Baptist Church. Dozens of their friends and families filled seats as they watched them receive their new rankings. “We are so proud to celebrate and promote these firefighters,” said Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “These […]
On Tuesday, May 31, Mayor Lester Miller joined the StepStone Family and Youth Services at Amerson River Park to celebrate StepStone Family and Youth Foster Parent Day. The contracted child placing agency celebrated their 9th year, serving children in Georgia who have been removed from their families but are still able to live within a […]
Cox Communications staff and people from around our community spent half of the day on Tuesday, May 31, cleaning up streets along Lynmore Estates as part of the Great American Cleanup, which takes place annually from March 21 to June 21. During this time, communities across the United States hold cleanup efforts and beautification events. […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Atrium Health and the American Stroke Association want everyone in Macon-Bibb to know the risks and signs of a stroke. Georgia is in the “Stroke Belt” of the United States, meaning people here are at a 30% higher risk for stroke than other place in America. Mayor […]
From United Way of Central Georgia- Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday, May 16, 2022, that more than $415 million will be awarded from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan to help Georgians, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies recover from the negative effects […]
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the management of the new Macon amphitheater project. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. OVG360 is the third-party, venue management, venue services, and hospitality division of Oak View Group (OVG), which is the leading global […]
The Community Empowerment Center has brought Late Night Basketball back to Macon-Bibb, thanks to the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. Games are held from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center (1931 Rocky Creek Road), and people can register by visiting www.cecmacon.org. Teams are open to people ages […]
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Macon-Bibb County’s general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) rating to Aa3 from A1, which is a significant milestone. It has also assigned an Aa3 rating to the county’s Taxable Revenue Bonds (Macon Mall Project), Series 2022, that were issued through the Urban Development Authority. “Our financial position continues to improve as we […]
As a first responder, it’s your job to help people during your shift, and sometimes, you may be called to help when you’re off duty. Firefighter Sgt. Chris Hall didn’t hesitate when he was off duty and saw a person in need. On Sunday, Sgt. Hall was on his way back home after dropping off […]
