Every Wednesday, the Booker T. Washington Community Center (404 Monroe Street) offers you an opportunity to take part in a fun activity that helps take care of your mental wellness. “We want people to come out and do something that will lift their spirits and teach them something new. Plus, it’s good for your mental […]
To many, cleaning is considered to be more of a chore, but to Myra Omofoma, it’s a hobby that turned into a successful career. Omofoma is the founder and owner of Mo’s Cleaning Services, Inc. Omofoma started her cleaning company by herself about 10 years ago. Since then, she has expanded throughout Middle Georgia and now has a team behind her. Mo’s Cleaning […]
As part of National Black Business Month, the Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is holding its first ever Pioneer Awards to celebrate and bring attention to those who laid the foundation for Black entrepreneurs. The ceremony will honor 12 people for their business and community achievements despite the challenges (such as segregation) they faced […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to conduct […]
Public Works will continue Macon-Bibb’s Blight Fight by tearing down the first commercial property included in this initiative. At 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, the crew will begin removing the structure at 3527 Brookdale Avenue (seen above) from the neighborhood. “I’m excited for us to be taking down the first commercial property so far,” […]
At their August 17 meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners approved raising the minimum wage for consolidated government employees. Beginning January 2022, all employees making less than $14 an hour will be moved up to that level. In January 2023, everyone making less than $15 an hour will be moved up to $15. Currently, there are […]
If you or someone you know is looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you still have options in Macon-Bibb County. The Macon Volunteer Clinic is offering free vaccinations at 376 Rogers Avenue in Macon on Tuesday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 25 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Moderna and J&J vaccines will be offered to walk-ups and those who have appointments. Click here to register. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department (1600 […]
This week we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on Macon-Bibb County Fire Department’s (MBCFD) Battalion Chief Jeffery Sanders, who has been serving our community as a firefighter for 34 years. When Battalion Chief Sanders is not protecting and serving our community in uniform, he’s helping the community in other ways. He has chaired numerous committees and […]
On Tuesday, August 17, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved the recommendation made my Mayor Lester Miller to lower the millage rate to 19.901, a decrease of 0.43 mills for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), which runs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. “I’m proud we were able to reduce our millage rate in our first […]
Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved at the August 17 meeting a series of annual incentives for public safety employees, which will include the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management Agency, E-911, Lake Tobesofkee Rangers, and Civil Court Sheriffs. “We want to make sure we are keeping our experienced public safety employees and recognize […]
