On Wednesday, November 12, more than 600 people and families in our community picked up turkeys, fresh produce, and side items to help keep their pantries and refrigerators stocked for the holidays. The food giveaway was hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Peter Claver, with some financial support from Macon-Bibb […]
By Jim Montgomery – More than 158 people, representing 53 families with children in grades K–10, gathered on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for the Celebrate Reading, Celebrate Family event hosted by the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA). MBMLA is proud to partner with the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as one of its designated […]
Two different monthly men’s mental health meetups are continuing their joint effort to provide men the chance to share their experiences with each other and find support from within their community. About 20 men have regularly taken advantage of each of the sessions each month, which are sponsored by the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program and […]
It’s time for weeks and months of training – whether they were yours or someone you know – to finally pay off at the Macon Music Half Marathon. In its third year, the race will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park. “More than 500 people from eight states will run through our […]
On Thursday, November 20, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department – including Chief Shane Edwards, Deputy Chief Michael Williamson, Deputy Chief Ron Smith, and several firefighters – and community members had lunch with about 50 3rd-5th grade Reading Achievers at Bruce Elementary. But this was more than just a gathering to share a meal…the Fire Department […]
Society of St. Andrew Georgia delivered approximately 38,400 pounds of Georgia-grown potatoes and cabbage across Macon-Bibb County this week, helping provide fresh, healthy food to families facing food insecurity. Cabbage and potatoes, currently in season for Georgia farmers, are durable, storage-friendly staples that can be easily incorporated into many familiar meals. The nonprofit recently received […]
On Tuesday, November 18, the Macon-Bibb County Commission unanimously approved the appropriation of $50,000 to the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC), which will significantly impact victims of crime in Macon-Bibb. The funding will come from interest earned on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The FCC is on track this year to serve […]
Mark your calendars! Macon-Bibb County is kicking off the holiday season with two festive Christmas parades that promise fun for families across our community. The celebrations begin on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. with the Lizella Christmas Parade, rolling down Hwy 80/Eisenhower Parkway. This neighborhood tradition brings together local groups, decorated floats, and plenty […]
From Visit Macon– On Thursday, November 6th, Visit Macon proudly announced the 2025 recipients of its “Tourism Awards” at the 43rd anniversary Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the organizational successes reflected in the work accomplished over this past year with many […]
On Thursday, November 6, the Leadership Macon class of 2025 spent a full day immersing themselves in the people, departments, and services that keep Macon-Bibb County running. “Government Day,” led and organized by Leadership Macon Advisor and Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Spencer Hawkins, offered the class an inside look at how collaboration across departments […]
