From YKK: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. was honored with a 2021 GEAR Award by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in an award ceremony on January 14 at its Macon, Georgia plant. GDEcD named YKK the “Supplier of the Year, employing 200+ people” for its contributions to the advancement of the state’s automotive and mobility industries. YKK produces a […]
On January 19, 2022, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department officially welcomed and swore in its new Chief, Shane Edwards. Chief Edwards was surrounded by his family, firefighter family, and local officials at the Fire Department headquarters as he changed jackets and pins, and was sworn in by Mayor Lester Miller. “I had the ability to watch him […]
While many had the day off, dozens of people gathered at City Hall on Monday, January 17 to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Due to COVID-19 precautions and the weather, the event was moved to Commission Chambers and was live-streamed on our Facebook page. You can watch the full ceremony here. “Let […]
Our very own 8U Macon United Football team won the 2021 AAU National Championship! In December 2021, Macon-Bibb had four football teams travel to Orlando, Florida to compete in the 2021 AAU Football National Championship. The 8U team, consisting of 16 players, were recognized Tuesday night at the Commission meeting. “We are excited about the accomplishments of […]
You never know when your job will call, especially after regularly scheduled hours, but when they’re needed, our Facilities Management team is there right away. That’s why we are shining our Staff Spotlight on them this week. At about 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 16, Facilities Management was called out to Pio Nono Avenue and Anthony Road to assist […]
This was Jeanetta Watson’s last week as Elections Supervisor for the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections as she goes into retirement. Her team threw her a party on Tuesday to honor and celebrate her. Watson has been with the Board of Elections for 15 years. She worked her way to be the first ever African […]
Ryland Environmental is well into the third week of handling all solid waste collections in the County. Since the start of the transition, Ryland has delivered more than 50,000 trash and recycling carts throughout Macon-Bibb. Effective immediately, Ryland will not pick up trash and/or recycling from the old carts. If you still do not have […]
Shane Edwards will officially be installed as the new Fire Chief of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department with a Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. The Ceremony will be broadcast live for the public at www.facebook.com/maconbibbcountyfiredepartment. “It’s been an honor to serve Macon-Bibb County for more than 30 years, and I’m honored to continue that service as Chief,” says Chief Edwards. […]
On Thursday, January 13, we held our first ever Trash Talk Live Q&A segment online with Ryland Environmental, the company that began handling solid waste collection services on January 1, 2022. “We are working hard to make sure everyone has the information they need during this transition,” said Ryland Environmental Managing Partner James Lanier, pointing […]
