The Macon Mall is undergoing major renovations that will improve our quality of life and the communities surrounding it. Last week, the Commission approved entering an intergovernmental contract with the Urban Development Authority (UDA) for an issuance of up to $44 million in bond funds to go towards the mall project. The money the UDA […]
Nearly twenty local organizations will receive grant funding to feed thousands of people in our neighborhoods. On Tuesday, March 15 the Commission unanimously approved $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for household assistance for food programs by supporting neighborhood food distribution. Among the 17 organizations receiving a portion of the $500,000 is CQUL, which […]
Are you ready to rumble?! We are! The Cherry Blossom Boxing Show is happening at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Freedom Park Macon United Boxing Club (3301 Roff Avenue). Tickets are $15 per person, and free for children 5 and under. More than 50 boxers from all over the United States are coming to our […]
The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is working to celebrate and encourage our international and small businesses by hosting the first-ever International Summit on Wednesday, March 23, at the Macon City Auditorium from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Media members are invited to attend and conduct interviews. “We have a rich history of welcoming […]
The Pinkest Party on Earth is back at Carolyn Crayton Park. On Friday, March 18, Cherry Blossom staff and board members, along with County leaders held the traditional opening ceremony to kick off the celebrations. Through March 27, there will be many different activities and shows happening around the community to celebrate the Festival. To […]
Are you ready to rumble?! We are! The Cherry Blossom Boxing Show is happening at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Freedom Park Macon United Boxing Club (3301 Roff Avenue). Tickets are $15 per person, and free for children 5 and under. More than 50 boxers from all over the United States are […]
It’s time for one of our most delicious traditions – The Pink Pancake Breakfast! This scrumptious morning event happens during both weekends of the International Cherry Blossom Festival, and is a labor of love by our Fire Department to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To make it even better, the fire crew is […]
Every year before the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s Pink Pancake breakfast, we ask Carlene Howard what makes the pancakes pink, and she always responds, “fairy dust.” That must be her secret weapon because Carlene is known as the one who always steps up to help no matter what over at Fire Headquarters. That’s why we’re […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) spent the past week honing their Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) and communication response skills at the annual Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Exercise. “This exercise really brings together communication vehicles from around the state to practice our communication skills, evaluate the functional […]
On March 11, Mayor Lester Miller declared that day to be Kammersänger Allan Evans Day to celebrate the life of the late singer and musician. Evans was born in Macon on March 11, 1941, and graduated from Ballard Hudson High School. At a very early age, he developed a love for music and singing. After […]
