A quarter of all roadway fatalities in Macon-Bibb are pedestrian deaths. The Pedestrian Safety Review Board is working to reduce that number through safety initiatives, education campaigns, creative signage, and more. In honor of those efforts and those lives lost, we’re celebrating Pedestrian Safety Month. We urge everyone to slow down and watch their surroundings whether walking, biking, […]
Nationally, September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and Macon-Bibb joined in the celebration with several events and observations through the Office of Small Business Affairs, community concerts, and more! Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation this week to members of the Hispanic Community. Hispanic people comprise those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the […]
The 4-H program has a 117-year history in Macon-Bibb County for teaching our young people about agriculture and environment. A group of these students visited City Hall this week with the Cooperative Extension Office for a proclamation recognizing October 3-9 as “Macon-Bibb County 4-H Week.” Learn more about the local opportunities for our students here and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Navicent wants to make sure everyone knows the risk factors. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States, and more than 266,000 men and woman are diagnosed with it each year. To raise awareness, a proclamation was presented this week […]
Representatives from Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital came to City Hall this week in honor of SIDS Awareness Month. Executive Director of Community Affairs Dr. Henry Ficklin read the proclamation and Mayor Lester Miller presented it to representatives. SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and is responsive for one in three infant deaths in the U.S. Atrium hopes to raise awareness of the […]
Pickleballers in Macon-Bibb, especially those in the western parts of the county, are already taking full advantage of the new pickleball courts at Lake Tobesofkee! “These courts are tremendous,” said Macon Pickleball Ambassador John “JR” Roberts. “Not only are they beautiful with a beautiful vista, but they serve an area in Macon-Bibb that has sort of been underserved […]
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for programs supporting people experiencing homelessness, Comedian Jerry Farber brought his ‘Walk on Hope’ to Middle Georgia. On Wednesday, October 6, more than 20 people joined Farber as he strolled from Mercer University to Grant’s Lounge on Poplar Street. “At 81, I started to realize life is finite and I can still […]
There is still time to sign up and take part in our third #CleanStreetsMatter County-wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23! Everyone is welcome to help make a difference in our community and help get our neighborhoods ready for children to enjoy Trick or Treating.. Those who sign up at KeepMaconBibbBeautiful.org will receive supplies including gloves, trash bags, grabbers, safety […]
Each week we highlight one member of our team#TeamMaconBibb who has gone above and beyond for their department and our community. This week, we are highlighting more than one person. Instead, join us in celebrating We’re highlighting the team at Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s Battalion 23 at Station #7. The station typically cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner for themselves […]
The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is continuing its mission to uplift and support Hispanic-owned businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month. On Wednesday, October 6, OSBA held a Zoom session in Spanish for anyone to attend and learn about how to navigate being an entrepreneur in Macon-Bibb. That session was led by Community Affairs intern […]
