The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is holding its annual Student Oratorical Competition in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’s happening at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). This year’s theme comes from Dr. King’s quote, “A riot is the language […]
This week, we are shining our Staff Spotlight on a member of our Fire Department who has gone above beyond the call of duty for our community. Lieutenant Billy Strange has been with the Fire Department for almost 15 years, beginning right after he graduated from Westside High School. The Macon native has loved being […]
On Monday, January 17, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Board is hosting two events to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. The celebration will begin at the Tubman African American Museum with a breakfast for everyone at 8:30 a.m. Then, at 10:00 a.m. the Board will gather at Rosa Parks Square. The event at the park will be hosted by Commissioner Elaine […]
The Tattnall Square Pickleball and Tennis Center has been named Facility of the Year for 2021 by the Georgia Pickleball Association (GPA), the first time ever they have given out this award.The 17-court Center was recognized at a state level compared to more than 20 other centers. “It’s just the destination spot for pickleball […]
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful will hold its annual “Bring One for the Chipper” program, which recycles Christmas trees, on Saturday, January 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the open field near the corner of Riverside Drive and Spring Street. Those who bring an undecorated tree to recycle will receive a bag of mulch or […]
Effective immediately, the hours at the Convenience Center in Downtown Macon (1010 11th Street) will expand to provide people more access to unload their trash and other material. The new hours of the temporary center will be seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (This Center opened in August 2021 after the Walker Road Landfill […]
As we deal with lower temperatures this winter season, we want to remind you to be prepared if snow and ice ever appears in our community. Make sure you have your disaster kit ready with extra water, flashlights, batteries, non-perishable foods, and other items. Make sure you have a plan! Talk with your family […]
This week, we are shining our Staff Spotlight on two people who work hard to make City Hall and other County buildings look their best. Carl Crump is our Facilities Maintenance Manager, overseeing a dozen maintenance workers in the County. Crump, who was born and raised in Macon, has worked for the County for 16 […]
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission has officially begun the year-long celebration in honor and remembrance of Dr. King. On Monday, January 3, the Commission kicked off the celebration with a wreath laying ceremony. You can watch the full ceremony here. “We need to celebrate the life and the work of Dr. King, not […]
Beginning Monday, January 10, Macon-Bibb County and Heritage Pharma Group will offer free COVID-19 testing at two drive-through sites. Tests include both the PCR (nasal swab) and rapid (mouth swab) tests. Mayor Lester Miller made the announcement on Friday along with Dr. Corey Alston with Heritage Pharma Group, who will lead the testing sites. People […]
