On Thursday, November 13, Macon-Bibb County leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the official opening of Bicentennial Park, a new public space created to honor our city’s 200-year history and inspire reflection, healing, and community connection. The park is located at 239 Clinton Street. You can watch the full ceremony here. “Bicentennial Park stands […]
On Friday, November 7, Macon-Bibb County joined Mercer University and community partners on for a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate a major new development that will reshape the gateway into downtown Macon. Anchored by the future home of Mercer’s School of Medicine, the project will include residential lofts, retail space, offices, and parking, which will bring […]
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) invites the community to take part in its two Wellness Weekends this month, featuring opportunities to move, reflect, and connect. The first event kicks off with a Pop-Up Gym on Saturday, November 8, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants […]
The bond between Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe City, Japan continues to stand as a model of international friendship, collaboration, and shared respect. What began nearly fifty years ago as a formal sister-city relationship has grown into a lasting partnership built on cultural exchange, business innovation, and mutual goodwill. At the heart of this connection is […]
Our Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day, to honor and recognize the people who protect and serve our Country. Emergency services will operate as usual. Our Convenience Center at 11th Street will be closed on Tuesday, but will reopen on Wednesday, November 12. Click here […]
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department was recently awarded the 2025 GRPA State Special Olympics Program Award for its outstanding Special Olympics program. “This honor recognizes our department’s continued commitment to inclusion, community engagement, and excellence in recreational programming,” said Recreation Assistant Director Armand Burnett. “It reflects the hard work, passion, and teamwork that each of […]
Sisters Sandra Aronson and Judy Sudderth knew they had something special in their possession when they were going through their late parents’ belongings. “They had them hung on the wall in their den right above the sofa for many years,” said Aronson. Their parents were gifted two photographs in the 1970s capturing a moment that […]
“We want to show our community how we come together,” Mayor Lester Miller told a crowd and media at a news conference Wednesday morning. “This crisis was not committed by people in Macon-Bibb County…but we can’t sit around and do nothing.” On Tuesday, November 4, the Macon-Bibb County Commission unanimously approved allocating $150,000 toward fighting […]
The hosts of the Macon It podcast are joined by Gregory L. Brown from the Pedestrian Safety Review Board to talk about how everyone plays a role in keeping our community safe. Brown gives a history of the Board, thanks former Commissioner Elaine Lucas for getting the effort started, details the outreach efforts and safety […]
The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) is hosting a Community Festival at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. It’s free and open to everyone from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be more than 20 different organizations in attendance to provide resources aimed to help with […]
