Our Human Resources Department has a new face leading its work to hire the best people to help move our community forward. Derrick Tromain Jordan may be new to the Department, but he’s not new to Macon-Bibb or to Human Resources. Jordan was born and raised in Macon-Bibb, attending St. Peter Claver Catholic School and […]
On Tuesday, September 14, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution appropriating $1.97 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help fight crime. The County entered into an agreement with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system. The company will place sensors in different spots around the County that will help pinpoint gunfire location and alert the Sheriff’s Office. With this technology, they can respond faster and […]
United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is looking for people in our community to volunteer and read to students. It’s all part of Read United, an initiative aimed to address the literacy challenges facing Middle Georgia. It will launch onsite and online on September 27, 2021. Volunteers will provide reading support to students at least […]
At a young age, Tetina Reeves knew she was not going to go down a traditional career path for a woman. In the 80’s, it was not common for women to work in the construction field, she says, but it was something that intrigued her and she wanted to learn. Starting out at the age of […]
Survivors of domestic violence and their children are invited to a Macon Violence Prevention focus group hosted by Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia and facilitated by Macon Mental Health Matters. It also aims to aid in planning for the Family Justice Center. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021. […]
A major revitalization of the Eisenhower Parkway and Mercer University Drive corridors is beginning thanks to a major donation and plans for infrastructure improvements and attracting new businesses through a public-private partnership. “We are in the center of our community. A place we cannot run from, a place that still needs assets, love, money, respect,” said Mayor Miler. […]
We are honoring our Veterans in Middle Georgia and across the country with an all-day celebration on Sunday, November 7 in Downtown Macon. The International Cherry Blossom Festival is partnering with the Macon Bacon and Visit Macon to host , a parade and concert headlined by country music singer Rodney Adkins. The idea came from Mayor Lester Miller after […]
On Saturday, September 18, Macon Mental Health Matters will hold its first Parenting Enhancement Class at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street) from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The classes will be a cohort to build support within the parenting community. They will learn additional techniques for managing challenging behaviors, coping skills for parents, and increasing positive parent-child interactions. Classes will be offered in […]
On Tuesday, September 7, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed September 2021 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Month to ensure all Macon-Bibb parents and guardians are prepared to help their children learn to read. Commissioner Elaine Lucas presented the proclamation to a representative from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). According to the Proclamation, about 43 million Americans cannot read or write above a […]
Get your gloves ready for the first boxing tournament at the Macon-Bibb United Boxing Gym since 2019! The center, located at Freedom Park (3301 Roff Avenue), is celebrating its 7th year in operation and invites everyone to come out and enjoy the competition. The tournament is set for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, and […]
