Macon-Bibb County

On Thursday, September 2, ten of our hardworking firefighters were promoted to Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants.   With help from their families, Interim Chief Shane Edwards presented new pins and gear to them during the a ceremony inside the bays of the Fire Department Headquarters.   “It’s beautiful to see our team share this important moment with their families,” said Interim Chief Edwards. “We make this a formal ceremony because […]

The Office of Community Affairs (OCA) now has its first intern working to help our community more efficiently. This week, Wesleyan College student Elizabeth Almena started working alongside the Clerk of the Commission’s Office, Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA), County Attorney’s Office, and the OCA.    “Elizabeth will be working with the OSBA to support small businesses, strengthen our workforce development partnerships, and develop our Spanish speaking outreach,” […]

Pickleball is not only driving more players to the game, but now driving more people to Macon-Bibb County. For the first time ever, Tattnall Square Park is hosting the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Pickleball State Tournament from September 10-12.  The honor of hosting this state tournament did not come about because of luck: The county went through a competitive bidding process with other cities […]

Macon Mental Health Matters works every day to make sure our people are doing well. You can find an activity almost every day of the week that will help you de-stress and take care of yourself, such as Macon it Happen Mondays taking place at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (404 Monroe Street) every Monday from 10:00 a.m. until noon.   For the […]

As Black Business Month came to a close this August, our Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) and Office of Community Affairs recognized some of our Black entrepreneurs who have paved the way for so many people in Macon-Bibb County.    On August 30, the OSBA held the first ever Black Business Month Pioneer Awards at the Tubman African American Museum. The awards luncheon honored people of the past and present who paved the way for so […]

Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. All trash and recycling pickup services will slide one day next week. If your pickup day is Monday, it will […]

For the first time, Macon-Bibb County Commission and Bibb County Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss shared topics that affect our entire community. On Thursday, August 26, members of both Boards met in the Hatcher Conference Center at Middle Georgia State University. Their tables were socially distanced, but all faced each other […]

Both Adrian Bellamy and Xavier Davis were named Human Resources’ Employees of the Quarter. Our Human Resources (HR) Department does an extensive amount of work to keep our consolidated government running. Bellamy and Davis were recognized this quarter because of their dedication to their work and team. “Adrian Bellamy and Xavier Davis willingly took on […]

On Thursday, August 26, Public Works continued Macon-Bibb’s Blight Fight by tearing down the first commercial property included in this initiative. The crew removed the structure at 3527 Brookdale Avenue from the neighborhood. “I’m excited that we were able to take down the first commercial property so far,” said Public Works Director Tim Wilder. “There’s […]

Mayor Lester Miller, alongside Atrium Health Navicent, recognized and proclaimed August as Immunization Month in Macon-Bibb County. This month is meant to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. It’s important for people to know how vaccines prevent serious and sometimes deadly diseases. Atrium Health Navicent strongly supports the continued provision of […]