So far this week, Ryland Environmental delivered more than 7,000 new trash and recycling carts to our community. This month, each resident will receive the number of carts they are currently paying for. It’s all part of the transition to Ryland taking over solid waste (garbage, recycling, yard debris, and bulk waste) collection in January […]
Giving people in need a warm place to stay and resources is not the only mission for the Brookdale Resource Center. As people go through difficult transitions, the staff and volunteers want every guest to know they are loved, especially during the holidays. This week, several people decorated the Center with Christmas trees and holiday […]
Several community members and organizations came together on Thanksgiving Day to feed everyone staying at the Brookdale Resource Center. Together, they fed around 100 people for lunch and served Thanksgiving staples such as turkey, cornbread dressing, collard greens, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. “The residents were very appreciative and thankful for having a meal […]
On December 11, Macon-Bibb County will allow people to drop off scrap tires for free at 900 11th Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Tire piles have been one of the prevailing issues we see over and over in all areas of our community,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “This is an opportunity for all […]
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners Paul Bronson, Raymond Wilder, and Bill Howell were recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for becoming Certified County Commissioners after completing the requirements of the Lifelong Learning Academy. They were recognized and presented a certificate of achievement during ACCG’s annual conference in Savannah. “Earning this certification is a true […]
Get ready for some holiday cheer to light up your life once again! The Main Street Christmas Lights Extravaganza is returning Friday, November 26 to Downtown. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with a live concert by Macon Pops at the intersection of Poplar Street and First Street. Then enjoy more than 500,000 lights moving […]
On Monday, November 29, Ryland Environmental will begin delivering new trash and recycling carts. Each resident will receive the number of carts they are currently paying for. The new carts are being delivered as part of the transition to Ryland taking over solid waste (garbage, recycling, yard debris, and bulk waste) collection in January 2022. […]
To remember the legacy left behind by Michael MacCarthy, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed November 16 as Michael McCarthy Day in Macon-Bibb County. The proclamation was read by Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark at the Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 16. MacCarthy was an associate professor at Mercer University’s School of Engineering in the Department of Environmental and Civil […]
The day after Thanksgiving is typically packed with shopping, but this is the perfect year to try something different for a good cause! The Birdies for Brookdale Golf Tournament is happening at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Historic Bowden Golf Course (3111 Millerfield Road). It’s in partnership with United Way of Central Georgia, […]
In an effort to bring awareness to lung cancer, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. On November 15, Mayor Miller presented the proclamation to staff at Atrium Navicent Health’s Peyton Anderson Cancer Center. The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 235,760 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2021. The rate of new lung cancer cases […]
