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  • Communications Team earns top national recognitions
    On Tuesday, March 8, PR News announced the winners of its annual Nonprofit Awards, and Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications was named the winner in two categories and earned Honorable Mention in two other categories, putting them in the top five in the country for those two.  “Strong communication is part of everything we do […]

    March 11, 2022 published by

  • Amphitheater design survey now online
    If you missed the public design input sessions for the amphitheater last week, don’t worry! There’s still a way for you to share your thoughts and ideas about the new amphitheater coming to the Macon Mall. That includes what kind of food and drinks you want at the venue, what businesses would be preferred to […]

    March 7, 2022 published by

  • Community provides feedback on Macon Mall amphitheater
    People in our community had the opportunity to share their ideas and ask questions about the new Macon Mall amphitheater. More than 60 people stopped by the mall Thursday, March 3 to talk to the Design Build Team.  County leaders and the team held two public input sessions, one in the morning and one in […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • 16th Annual Kids Fishing Derby kicks off MWA 2022 Fishing Season
    From the Macon Water Authority: The Macon Water Authority (MWA) will be hosting the 16th Annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday March 5, 2022, at Javors Lucas Lake – the Authority’s 589-acre drinking water reservoir located at 150 Broach Lane, off of Upper River Road. The free event is open to children and youth from […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • Otis Redding Foundation announces significant investment in downtown Macon through New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater
    From the Otis Redding Foundation: The Otis Redding Foundation is excited to announce the creation of a new facility in Downtown Macon, located at the intersection of Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street. The 9,000 square foot Otis Redding Center for the Arts is envisioned as a central destination for youth educational programs in music and […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • Celebrating women making #MaconBibbHERstory
    The month of March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, so we are highlighting the incredible women working in the Macon-Bibb County Government with our award-winning #MaconBibbHERstory posts.  “As women, we’ve got a lot of pressure on us. From handling our households, jobs, school, friends, kids, – it’s a lot. I wanted to find […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • Middle Georgia Regional Library offers mental health resources for teens
    The Washington Memorial Library now offers more than books and archives. The Middle Georgia Regional Libraries is aiming to become a safe space for teenagers in our community.  It all started with an idea Young Adult Specialist Aimee Wilds had. She says she wanted to make resources easily available for anyone seeking help mentally. They […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • February recognized as American Heart Month
     Local physicians still want you to familiarize yourself with ways to live heart healthy, so Mayor Lester Miller joined Atrium Health Navicent and the American Heart Association to issue a proclamation naming February as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County.   Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 659,000 […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • Honoring our #LegacyOfLeadership
    For Black History Month in February, the Offices of Community Affairs, Small Business Affairs, and Communications recognized and celebrated African American leaders in our community with a #LegacyOfLeadership campaign.   Throughout the month, we highlighted past and present leaders on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with a brief bio, a quote, or a combination of the two […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

  • Teens get hands-on experience with video production
    Students in our community now can learn what goes into video production thanks to a new program offered by our Recreation Department.    The Teen Communications Program is based out of the Frank Johnson Recreation Center and is open to all students in 6th to 12th grades, even if they don’t have equipment or prior experience. […]

    March 4, 2022 published by

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