As we approach the first anniversary of the Brookdale Resource Center opening, we want to highlight an important member of our staff that has played a major role with the Center since the beginning. This week, our Staff Spotlight is shining on Brookdale Resource Center Executive Director Alison Bender. Alison began working as the volunteer […]
The Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a special trip to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and its Forensics department to learn more about how our law enforcement officers keep us safe. The high school students took a tour of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), then made their way over to forensics to […]
At a news conference Tuesday, District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson and other community partners announced details for #MaconSantaSleigh – an interactive Santa-spotting event happening all over town this Thursday, December 23. Apparently, the jolly old elf himself has taken a Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Truck and is joy-riding around town! We need you to […]
Macon-Bibb County government offices and the court system will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24 in observance of Christmas. Emergency services will continue to operate as normal those days. Trash and recycling service provided by Waste Management and Ryland Environmental will not be affected and will operate as usual Monday through Friday. […]
This week, several departments held their annual Holiday luncheons to recognize employees and spread some cheer. The Recreation Department held its luncheon at South Bibb Recreation Center. Rec employees from all corners of the county came decked out in plaid for games, good food, and awards. Some folks took home prizes like gift cards and […]
During a recent Commission meeting, Mayor Lester Miller took the time to give a special shoutout to our County Directors who have been hired during his administration. “I want to recognize this team for their hard work and jumping into their roles so efficiently,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “These directors may have been with us […]
Our East Macon Community Center officially has a new name as well as new renovations. The Center located on Ocmulgee E. Blvd is now the Delores A. Brooks Community Center, named after the first black woman elected to the Macon City Council. On Friday, December 10, we held an official ribbon cutting and name dedication. Brooks’ family, […]
As part of the County Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, and staff got a sneak peak of the new Hotel Forty Five, located on the corner of 1st and Cherry Streets. The hotel, formerly known as the Willie C. Annex Building, is nearing the end of construction as the old office […]
On Wednesday, December 15 Mayor Lester Miller paid a visit to his alma mater to speak with students at Southwest High School. Mayor Miller’s goal was to hear from students about what the County could do to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals in life. “I’m a Southwest Patriot through and through […]
Macon-Bibb County was recognized with Honorable Mentions in two categories of the PR Daily Awards for its Brookdale Resource Communication Plan: Cause-Related Marketing Plan and Crisis Communication Plan. In both cases, the Plan was judged against national campaigns that reached millions of people, and still it was determined to be in the top six in […]
