Revitalization plans are bringing new life and opportunities to the Macon Mall, which will also impact surrounding businesses and the community. On Wednesday, September 15, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioner Al Tillman, and area partners announced a major donation and plans for infrastructure improvements and attracting new businesses through a public-private partnership. Hull Property Group, who […]
Each election takes a lot of work behind the scenes that most of us hardly ever see. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections works throughout the year to make sure everything is accurately reported. Elections Supervisor Jeanetta Watson is a huge part of that, and was recently recognized for her efforts. During the 2021 Conference […]
On Wednesday, September 22 Mayor Lester Miller and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) announced the next County-wide Cleanup will take place Saturday, October 23. “Each and every day our community is getting stronger together,” said Mayor Miller. “If we continue to work together, we can do great things. We are stronger together.” More than 2,000 people […]
To make sure everyone had a chance to ask questions about the changes to the Scrap Tire Ordinance, Mayor Lester Miller and Assistant County Attorney Sara Davis held information sessions on September 20 and 23. The updated Ordinance was passed by the Commission in June 2021. Since then, the County gave people a grace period […]
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. […]
