On Thursday, November 18, we reached a milestone in our Blight Fight, which is aimed to make our community safer and cleaner. The blighted and dangerous house at 4302 Ashland Drive is the 75th house down in our mission. “This effort is allowing us to take major steps forward in improving our neighborhoods,” said District […]
This week we are spotlighting a group of people who work tirelessly to support victims of crime. The Victim Witness Team in the Solicitor General’s office is responsible for notification of all the victims of misdemeanor crimes that come through state court. They talk one-on-one with victims, making sure they understand the court process. The […]
This week, Mayor Lester Miller, along with Bibb County School Board members, joined students and their families at L.H. Williams Elementary School to celebrate Family Engagement Day. Mayor Miller presented a proclamation to the school on Wednesday, November 17. It recognizes that engagement in education takes place at school and home by working closely with […]
The Macon-Bibb County Health Department will block off November 22 and 23 at its clinic to focus on walk-in patients who want to get their COVID-19 and/or flu shots. The shots will be available on those days from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at their facility at 1600 Forsyth Street. The department will offer adult […]
As the days get shorter and colder, you may be noticing a change in your mood. Experts want you to know this is normal. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 4 to 6 percent of people in the United States. “It’s okay to feel sad,” said Andrea Cooke with the Southern Center for Choice Theory and […]
On December 11, Macon-Bibb County will allow people to drop off scrap tires free of charge at 900 11th Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A person must be a Macon-Bibb County resident (state-issued ID or current utility bill required for verification), and tires will not be accepted from commercial businesses. All tires must […]
During its meeting on Tuesday, November 16, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution requesting and authorizing the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to issue revenue bonds for $40 million. These funds will be used to build a 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, make upgrades to the Mall, and allow for interior buildout to occur to attract new […]
The new Ryland Environmental trash and recycling bins have begun arriving , and crews will start delivering them in December. The old cans will then be collected. As we roll out this next step in our transition to Ryland providing all solid waste collection services beginning in January, we want to remind you of items […]
If you or someone you know is experiencing homeless or at risk of it due to COVID-19, there is help. Macon-Bibb’s Economic and Community Development Department is offering people impacted by the pandemic assistance through the Emergency Solutions Grant. In order to apply, you must live in Macon-Bibb County and need rental and/or utility assistance […]
On Veterans Day, November 11, there were two local ceremonies to honor our current and past military members. At Historic Linwood Cemetery, the Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation hosted its annual service. The featured speaker was Retired Army Captain Quintisia B. Kelly, who spoke about service extending beyond the battlefield, and how we can all serve […]
