The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Macon-Bibb County for its Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, which runs from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022. In order to receive this award, Macon-Bibb had to publish a budget document that met program criteria […]
This week we’re spotlighting two of our staff members who aren’t afraid to talk trash! Our Solid Waste Managers Eddie Leary and Maurice Jackson have been working hard to keep our community clean and running. Eddie and Maurice are responsible for scheduling, coordinating with special events, cart deliveries and retrievals, overseeing the new Convenience Center, […]
Last weekend, the USA Pickleball Georgia Ambassadors Retreat was held in Macon-Bibb, with 50 pickleball ambassadors gathering at the Tattnall Square Tennis and Pickleball Center and the Marriott City Center for a weekend of meetings, discussion, several games of pickleball, and a very special tour at the Macon Mall. On Saturday, April 2, the Georgia […]
Macon-Bibb County has hired Jeremy Grissom to be its first Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator, tasked with overseeing the numerous programs and efforts being undertaken to reduce and prevent violent crime in the community. “This is a dream job…nobody would turn down an opportunity to do this much good in their community,” says Grissom. “This […]
The Macon-Bibb Community Enhancement Authority (MBCCEA) will celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the revitalized Booker T. Washington Center (401 Monroe Street) in the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood. The Center had been closed for five years prior to this. A community event will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 12:00 – 4:00 […]
On Sunday, April 10, Macon Mental Health Matters will hold a Mental Health Pop-up Gym from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Daisy Park (1021 Daisy Park). “April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and we are looking forward to having the pop-up this month at Daisy Park, which is near our children’s hospital,” says Southern […]
Mayor Lester Miller declared a State of Emergency for Macon-Bibb County beginning Tuesday, April 5. This is in response to the County and surrounding Middle Georgia region suffering substantial damage due to multiple lines of storms that included strong winds, rain, lightning, and more. Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Spencer Hawkins has activated operations under […]
From criminal justice to health and wellness, Andrea Lee brings a unique set of skills and passions to her role as the Supervisor of the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center. That’s why we’re shining our Staff Spotlight her way this week. Andrea has spent 14 years in our Parks and Recreation Department, and the past […]
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 […]
