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  • Honoring our fallen heroes during Peace Officers Memorial
    On May 14, 2021 dozens of people gathered in Public Safety Memorial Park to honor 32 fallen officers during the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. The event happens on the Friday of National Police Week, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,  Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, and former Macon Police Department joins together to honor law […]

    May 19, 2021 published by

  • Commission tours Flint Equipment Co. and Yancey Bros.
    On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Commissioners visited Flint Equipment Co. and Yancey Bros., two existing industries in Macon-Bibb, industrial sites as part of a series of economic development and community tours. “We want to give our Commissioners a first-hand look at what we can do to help our economic development and our existing businesses,” said […]

    May 14, 2021 published by

  • Four months of warmth, opportunities at the Brookdale Warming Center
    Four months ago, the doors for warmth and opportunities opened for so many in need in our community. Mayor Lester Miller came up with the idea of providing a shelter for people who needed a warm place to sleep during cold winter nights after two men experiencing homeless died while sleeping outside in December 2020. […]

    May 14, 2021 published by

  • Charise Stephens recognized for efforts in youth cycling
    This week, Charise Stephens, Macon-Bibb County Office of Small Business Affairs Director, won the 2021 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) East Regional Champion of the Year for her efforts in empowering youths in our community. SRTS empowers communities to make walking and biking to school a safe and routine activity once again. Stephens is the […]

    May 14, 2021 published by

  • 30 in 30: Making progress towards our blight fight
    This week, crews demolished ten more houses, putting us at 25 blighted and burned houses down and five more to go to reach Mayor Lester Miller’s goal of 30 in 30 days. Crews had a busy start to the week with four houses taken down on Monday. They started at 924 Plant Street, then moved […]

    May 14, 2021 published by

  • Recent proclamations bring awareness to mental, physical health
    Health was the focus of two recent proclamations presented to community members. Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed May 2021 as ‘Mental Health Awareness’ Month, and the week of May 9 – 15, 2021 as ‘National Women’s Health Week.’  The Mental Health Awareness Proclamation was presented at the May 4 Commission meeting to a group of advocates […]

    May 13, 2021 published by

  • Concession stand opens at Amerson River Park
    Hungry after a float down the Ocmulgee River? Need a drink after a walk with the dog at Amerson River Park? There’s now a place for that! A new concession stand opened Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Amerson River Park near the boat takeout ramp and Porter Pavilion. M & M Sandwich and Pastry, a […]

    May 13, 2021 published by

  • Road dedication honors Vietnam War Veteran, community hero
    On Friday, May 7, dozens of people gathered at the South Bibb Recreation Center to remember and honor Lance Corporal Cary Becham. Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioners were on hand to officially dedicate a  portion of Sardis Church Road Extension to him. Cary Becham served in the Vietnam War as a Lance Corporal in the […]

    May 13, 2021 published by

  • Macon Mental Health Matters brings services, support into neighborhood
    For Nancy Jo Cleveland and Andrea Cooke, it’s more than just spreading awareness. When it comes to mental health wellness, it’s about taking action and getting results. The two women are leaders in Mayor Lester Miller’s Macon Mental Health Matters initiative. Mayor Miller announced the initiative in February 2021 as a way to support the […]

    May 13, 2021 published by

  • Annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Day program Friday
    As part of National Police Week, the Macon-Bibb County Law Enforcement Foundation, Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Department will host the annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Day program on Friday, May 14, 2021 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held in Public Safety Memorial Park at the corner of Second and Mulberry Streets. “We must […]

    May 13, 2021 published by

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