Macon-Bibb County

For the seventh year, the Communications team highlighted women working in our government as part of our award-winning Women’s History Month photo series. The goal is to show the community just who is working behind the scenes to help our offices function day to day, while also showing these women they are important and vital […]

Our Blight Fight initiative reached and has already passed the 150 blight removal mark, just shy of the one year anniversary of the first house being torn down. On Wednesday, March 30 crews removed the 150th blighted structure with the demolition of the house at 849 Lilly Avenue. “Reaching 150 is a milestone, but we’re […]

Kiki Tree Productions has been setting up scenes around Downtown to film for an upcoming movie, and they will be closing several streets, alleys, and lanes through April 11 to accommodate the filming and further production work. Below is a list of dates and closures. These are subject to change; should that happen, announcements will […]

Our Recreation Department is celebrating National Pickleball Month with events throughout April. At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, Mayor Lester Miller will present a proclamation at Tattnall Square Pickleball & Tennis Center declaring April “National Pickleball Month” in Macon-Bibb. Currently, the Department operates pickleball courts at four locations: John Drew Smith Tennis Center (3280 […]

On Wednesday, March 30, the Fire Department promoted Reco Stephens to Assistant Fire Chief. Dozens of his family members, friends, and colleagues attending the Promotion Ceremony to celebrate this new chapter for Chief Stephens.  “I’d like to thank my wife for being understanding when it comes to my career…to my kids for sharing me with […]

It isn’t too late to participate in our Clean Streets Matter County-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 2!  This is the first cleanup of the year and KMBB is asking people to register their group or neighborhood with them. By registering, you will have access to pickers, trash bags, and safety vests, and city crews will […]

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) officially has a new Executive Director. On Tuesday, March 29, KMBB board members introduced Asha Ellen as the lead advocate, champion, and coordinator of a cleaner, more beautiful community.   Dozens of people – including board members, family and friends, partner organizations, county department heads, coworkers, and the media – gathered at […]

It’s been more than two weeks since our first Convenience Center (1010 11th Street) opened. Since then, our community has taken full advantage of the opportunity to dispose of their trash, yard debris, recycling, and other material properly and at their convenience.  Since the official opening of the Center on March 10, the Solid Waste […]

This week we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on a woman behind the scenes whose work helps our community stay safe, clean, and informed. Barbara Marlin is the GIS Manager in our IT Department. GIS stands for “geographic information system” and is the grouping of data and information into maps for various purposes. If it sounds […]

On Wednesday, March 23 the Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) brought together and celebrated international and small businesses at the Macon City Auditorium.  “We have a rich history of welcoming new industries and businesses from around the world to our community and then supporting them as they grow and expand,” said Mayor Lester Miller. […]