Macon-Bibb County

Representatives from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital came to City Hall this week in honor of SIDS Awareness Month. Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. Henry Ficklin read the proclamation and Mayor Lester Miller presented it to representatives. SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and is responsive for one in three infant deaths in the U.S. Atrium hopes to raise awareness of the […]

Pickleballers in Macon-Bibb, especially those in the western parts of the county, are already taking full advantage of the new pickleball courts at Lake Tobesofkee!  “These courts are tremendous,” said Macon Pickleball Ambassador John “JR” Roberts. “Not only are they beautiful with a beautiful vista, but they serve an area in Macon-Bibb that has sort of been underserved […]

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for programs supporting people experiencing homelessness, Comedian Jerry Farber brought his ‘Walk on Hope’ to Middle Georgia. On Wednesday, October 6, more than 20 people joined Farber as he strolled from Mercer University to Grant’s Lounge on Poplar Street.  “At 81, I started to realize life is finite and I can still […]

There is still time to sign up and take part in our third #CleanStreetsMatter County-wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23! Everyone is welcome to help make a difference in our community and help get our neighborhoods ready for children to enjoy Trick or Treating.. Those who sign up at KeepMaconBibbBeautiful.org will receive supplies including gloves, trash bags, grabbers, safety […]

Each week we highlight one member of our team#TeamMaconBibb who has gone above and beyond for their department and our community. This week, we are highlighting more than one person. Instead, join us in celebrating We’re highlighting the team at Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s Battalion 23 at Station #7.   The station typically cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner for themselves […]

The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is continuing its mission to uplift and support Hispanic-owned businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month. On Wednesday, October 6, OSBA held a Zoom session in Spanish for anyone to attend and learn about how to navigate being an entrepreneur in Macon-Bibb. That session was led by Community Affairs intern […]

The Parks & Recreation Department is working to rebuild its adaptive program following quarantine in 2020. It consists of sports, activities, field trips, and other activities for people of any age who have cognitive or physical disabilities, and the home base for the program is Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard.) On Wednesday, November 3, the […]

Our Fire Department held a celebration event on October 5 at Headquarters to mark the start of Fire Prevention Week. It’s observed every year at the beginning of October to educate everyone about Fire Safety, remind them to get a working smoke detector, and to bring attention to fire safety initiatives in our community. You […]

  At the October 5 Fire Prevention Week event, Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards announced that firefighter Jordan Bonbrake is this year’s Rookie of the Year. He’s with Station 3 and was caught by surprise with the award. “I didn’t even know this award existed! I’ve been with the Department for about two years. I’ve […]

This week, we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on Legal Assistant Sheila Griggs for her tremendous work ethic throughout the years. Griggs was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan and moved to Macon-Bibb County in 2010. She started working for the City of Macon as a Human Resources Assistant before being promoted to Assistant to the […]