On Saturday, April 25, a new community event will bring people together to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate individuals and families impacted by autism. “Shining Together for Autism Awareness” is designed to create a positive and supportive space where people can learn more about autism, connect with others, and show unity across the community. […]
On Thursday, April 16, Macon-Bibb County, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and Warren Associates, Inc. officially demolished the James F. Higgins Memorial Building at 651 Hazel Street. Before demolition began, Mayor Lester Miller and Sheriff David Davis each took a ceremonial swing at the building using a golden sledgehammer, marking the start of the project. […]
On Thursday, April 16, Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) and Piedmont Macon will hold a Support and Grief Support Session at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The session will be held from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. This free session is open to anyone in the community, including family members, emergency personnel, and residents who may feel […]
Macon-Bibb County is taking a closer look at its sidewalks to make sure they are safe, accessible, and ready for the future. On Tuesday, the Commission approved an agreement with StreetScan USA, Inc., doing business as CityLogix, to conduct a comprehensive sidewalk analysis across the county. The project will evaluate the condition of existing sidewalks […]
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) announced today that more than $345,000 in grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations serving communities across the region through its 2026 Nonprofit Grant Program cycle. The announcement was made during a celebration event held at Fire Station #3 in Macon, where CFCG board members, nonprofit recipients, community […]
From Bragg Jam: The Bragg Jam Concert Crawl, Macon’s signature live music experience, returns in 2026 with a dynamic, genre-spanning lineup led by headliners Kashus Culpepper and Langhorne Slim, alongside a diverse roster of emerging and established artists from across the country and beyond. The Bragg Jam Concert Crawl will take place on July 25, […]
On Tuesday, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved $1,244,030 for Phase I of the jail expansion project, which will be funded with voter-approved 2018 and 2025 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. The first phase will include demolishing the James F. Higgins Memorial Complex and replacing it with an updated parking lot. Later phases […]
Macon-Bibb County has officially named Joveta Turner as the Chief Human Resources Officer following approval by the Commission on Tuesday, April 7. Turner is no stranger to Macon-Bibb. With nearly two decades of experience in public-sector human resources, she has spent much of her career serving the community and supporting the County’s workforce. “It is […]
Contour Airlines is proud to announce two exciting updates for travelers in Middle Georgia, including the return of nonstop service to Baltimore and the launch of a brand-new route to South Florida. Beginning June 9, 2026, Contour Airlines will reinstate nonstop service between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) hosted and co-hosted five workshops and panels throughout March, reaching nearly 800 participants across the community. “These workshops and panels are about making sure our small businesses have access to the information, connections, and opportunities they need to grow,” said OSBA Director Charise Stephens. “When we invest […]
