Macon-Bibb County

Mother Nature has a tendency to change at any given moment, especially as we are in Hurricane season from June 1 through November 30. That’s why it’s important to be prepared. There are three important factors to keep in mind right now: Have an emergency plan Build an emergency kit Stay informed Your emergency plan […]

During a regularly scheduled Commission meeting Tuesday, Commissioners surprised Mayor Lester Miller with a proclamation. The proclamation, read by District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell, highlighted Mayor Miller’s Blight Fight initiative and the work he and crews from Public Works, Facilities Management, and contractors have done to remove 30 blighted houses from neighborhoods before his 30-day […]

The concession stand at Amerson River Park is now offering sweet treats for dogs visiting the park. The stand will offer different flavors, beginning with Peanut Butter Delight. You can get the treats Friday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and for a limited time, your dog can try a treat for free. Good Boy Goodies […]

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity has been a crucial part in tackling blight in our community and restoring those properties. The national non-profit organization aims to help people repair and improve their homes and neighborhoods. With Mayor Lester Miller’s Blight Fight Campaign, Macon Area Habitat is staying busy working to get more community partners, such […]

Seniors at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center are making their way over to the pickleball courts because Macon Pickleball is giving them a shot at some lessons and a new, fun activity. “We’re excited to provide another opportunity for seniors to get involved in sports and in something many of them have never done […]

On Wednesday June 2, 2021 Mayor Lester Miller announced the next round of houses to be taken down in his Blight Fight campaign. “We’re celebrating a milestone in our fight against blight, in our fight to remove falling in, burned out, and blighted structures from our neighborhoods, to make our community safer, more beautiful, and […]

Before leaving school and jumping into summer vacation, McKenna Kee and Mekaylah Palmer, rising seniors at the Academy for Classical Education, wanted to do something for our community, with help from their school. This week, the girls went around their school hanging up flyers, putting out boxes, and asking people to donate backpacks to the […]

Due to a shortage of lifeguards, only two pools will be open on Saturday, May 29.   The pools at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard) and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) will be open from 10 am to 3 pm. A schedule for these and the other pools for next week […]

UPDATE on Saturday, May 29, 2021: The swimming area in Lake Tobesofkee’s Claystone Park is now open until 7pm today (Saturday, May 29) after the MWA’s sample tests showed the bacteria levels had dropped back down again. It was previously closed due to an elevated E. Coli test from the Macon Water Authority. Both Claystone […]

During the month of May, the Solid Waste Department collected 397,680 pounds of items such as sinks, tubs, cabinets, sofas, chairs, and other waste during free drop-off Tuesdays at the landfill. It was all part of the May Madness Spring Cleanup, an event stemming from Mayor Lester Miller’s Clean Streets Matter initiative. Every Tuesday in May, the Solid Waste […]