Macon-Bibb County

Do you know what it takes for a storm to become a hurricane? We asked our Emergency Management Agency Director, Spencer Hawkins! “They’ll start as tropical systems, waves, depressions, and then as they intensify and the organization of the storm develops, the National Hurricane Center will start classifying the storms based on their wind intensity,” […]

Those who have done so much to keep our streets clean were recognized Tuesday, June 15 at the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) 47th Annual Awards Luncheon. This luncheon was pushed back from 2020 because of the pandemic. More than 30 people in our community accepted an award for standing out when it comes to keeping […]

On Tuesday, June 15, the Commission unanimously passed Mayor Lester Miller’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The budget does not include any increase to the millage rate.

S&P Global Ratings raised its rating on Macon-Bibb County’s general obligation rating from A to AA-, which is two full notches, based on its recent improvements to its current financial situation and future outlook. In addition to the rating increase, Macon-Bibb County was given a “Stable Outlook,” which speaks to the direction of the government’s […]

Do you know where to go if a severe storm comes your way? If you don’t, it’s time to start thinking about your shelter in place location. It’s the location in your home that you and everyone in your house can go to stay safe. You want to find a place in your home that […]

Some neighborhoods are not waiting until the next Clean Streets Matter community-wide cleanup. They have already taken the initiative to continue to have cleanups at least once a month. On Saturday, June 5, the Historic Vineville Neighborhood Association and Napier Heights Neighborhood came together to clean up the area around the Vineville Avenue and Pio […]

You can now sign up for the second Clean Streets Matter County-Wide cleanup happening Saturday, July 24! Mayor Lester Miller, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Executive Director Caroline Childs, and other community leaders encourage everyone to take part in the clean up during a Clean Streets Matter press conference at City Hall. It’s all part of the […]

On Thursday, June 10, Mayor Lester Miller – along with elected officials, faith leaders, law enforcement agencies, government departments, community partner organizations, and more – came together to announce the launch of MVP, or Macon Violence Prevention. “We all know someone whose family has been directly affected by violent crime. Every story we read and […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners held its regularly-scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The following items were approved. Click each one for more information and to see the full resolution.  Alcohol Licenses: Lucky Food Mart at 3390 Jeffersonville Road La Bella Vita at 347 Cotton Avenue Vibez Middle GA at 401a Cherry Street […]

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Mayor Lester Miller honored Earnestine Denise Wilson with a proclamation. Wilson, a Macon native, has been involved in several community groups including the Joshua’s House Program at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, the Macon-Bibb County Democratic Party, and Macon-Bibb NAACP. Over the years, Wilson led rallies, spoke out about mass […]