On December 11, Macon-Bibb County will allow people to drop off scrap tires free of charge at 900 11th Street from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A person must be a Macon-Bibb County resident (state-issued ID or current utility bill required for verification), and tires will not be accepted from commercial businesses. All tires must […]
During its meeting on Tuesday, November 16, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution requesting and authorizing the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to issue revenue bonds for $40 million. These funds will be used to build a 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, make upgrades to the Mall, and allow for interior buildout to occur to attract new […]
The new Ryland Environmental trash and recycling bins have begun arriving , and crews will start delivering them in December. The old cans will then be collected. As we roll out this next step in our transition to Ryland providing all solid waste collection services beginning in January, we want to remind you of items […]
If you or someone you know is experiencing homeless or at risk of it due to COVID-19, there is help. Macon-Bibb’s Economic and Community Development Department is offering people impacted by the pandemic assistance through the Emergency Solutions Grant. In order to apply, you must live in Macon-Bibb County and need rental and/or utility assistance […]
On Veterans Day, November 11, there were two local ceremonies to honor our current and past military members. At Historic Linwood Cemetery, the Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation hosted its annual service. The featured speaker was Retired Army Captain Quintisia B. Kelly, who spoke about service extending beyond the battlefield, and how we can all serve […]
As we honor and celebrate our veterans this week, we want to highlight one of our very own veterans who is also responsible overseeing the County’s day-to-day operations, County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett. Dr. Moffett was born and raised in Macon and graduated from Northeast High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the military, serving […]
The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is now offering Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccines for children ages 5 – 11. You can take your child to the health department at 1600 Forsyth Road every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can schedule an appointment by calling the health department at (478) 745-0411. There is no […]
This week, Commissioners Bill Howell and Raymond Wilder made a special and warm delivery to the Brookdale Resource Center. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department helped the commissioners unload a truck full of linens. “Thanks to the folks in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee who manage cabins up there and are always willing to donate more sheets and towels,” […]
On Sunday, November 7, hundreds of people stood along Cherry and Mulberry Streets in Downtown Macon to celebrate and honor veterans during the Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade. The Cherry Blossom Festival and Macon Bacon came together to host the event. More than 60 floats participated in Macon-Bibb’s first Veterans Day parade. Floats included […]
From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority: Dean Baldwin Painting celebrated the grand opening of their newest facility with a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning. The 165,000 square foot facility is Dean Baldwin Painting’s fourth facility and first in Georgia. The site is home to four new hangars at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. “It’s a great […]
