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  • Robert Train Building reopens with new tenant, same purpose
    On Wednesday, March 16, Macon-Bibb County, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative, Extension, and Historic Macon Foundation celebrated the reopening and revitalization of the Robert Train Building (715 Oglethorpe Street) with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  The building was listed on Historic Macon’s Fading Five List and thanks to voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) […]

    March 18, 2022 published by

  • Mental Health Pop-Up Gym returns to Kings Park
    On Saturday, March 19, Macon Mental Health Matters will hold a Mental Health Pop-up Gym from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Kings Park (3296 Kingston Court).   The pop-up gym is returning to Kings Park after being there in August 2021. The gyms have made their way throughout the community since May 2021 to bring […]

    March 18, 2022 published by

  • Crews collect more than 38,000 old carts
    Through Thursday, March 10, Macon-Bibb’s crews have collected 38,063 old trash and recycling carts. (This total does not include any that were picked up by ADS/Waste Management.) Crews have been helping pick up the carts since the former solid waste collection company was taking too long to remove them. The old carts belong to the former […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Weaver Middle FBLA learns about local government
    Recently, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) visited City Hall to learn about our consolidated government, including how it’s politically set up, what different departments do, what types of programs are available for youth, how they can get help starting businesses, how it supports community efforts, and more.   “It’s always great to host students […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Staff Spotlight: Judge Crystal Jones
    This week, we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on someone who continues to show support throughout her community and is being recognized for it.  Municipal Court Judge Crystal Jones has been selected as Chair for the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Trustee Development Committee of the Trustee Board. She has also been added to the Teacher […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Scrap Tire Amnesty Day keeps 193 tons of tires off roads
    When given the opportunity to dispose of old tires properly for free, our community really showed up and showed out. During the Tire Amnesty Day on December 12, hundreds of people brought 193.17 tons of tires to the landfill. “Those are tires our crews didn’t have to go around every week and pick up from […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Fourth County-Wide Cleanup announced
    We are gearing up for our first County-wide Cleanup of the year. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful announced the cleanup will be Saturday, April 2, and is now asking people to begin registering with them. By registering, you will have access to pickers, trash bags, and safety vests, and city crews will better know where to pick […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • First Convenience Center opens to the public
    You can now take your trash and debris off your property and dispose of it properly at your own convenience. Our first new Convenience Center is officially open!  On Thursday, March 10, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, departments, and partners held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of the new Center at 1010 11th Street. […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Crews help get Macon-Bibb ready for International Cherry Blossom Festival
    The International Cherry Blossom Festival may start March 18, but crews from Macon-Bibb County start weeks beforehand to get the city ready. You’ve probable already seen them around town or have noticed their work, like our Facilities Management Department painting the pink cherry blossoms on the streets and the pink line down the middle of […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Chainbuster MTB race coming to Arrowhead Park
    Calling all cyclists! Pump up those tires and get ready to race. The Chainbuster Mountain Bike Race is back at Arrowhead Park at Lake Tobesofkee (2800 Arrowhead Drive) on Saturday, March 26.   Registration and packet pickup starts at 6:00 a.m. that day, the six-hour race begins at 10:00 a.m., and the three-hour race begins at […]

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