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  • Mayor Miller, Commissioners honors youth cycling program
    The only official youth biking chapter in the world was recognized by Mayor Lester Miller Tuesday, August 17 with a proclamation declaring August 2021 as U Create Macon Youth Cyclists Month. U Create Macon, a local youth development program, houses the Major Taylor Middle Georgia chapter of biking.  The chapter of about 60 kids was recently invited to ride in the historic Harriet Tubman […]

    August 20, 2021 published by

  • Mental Health Pop-up Gym celebrates women’s equality
    On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Macon Head Space and The Southern Center for Choice Theory will host a Mental Health Pop-Up Gym at 10:00 a.m. at Kings Park (3296 Kingston Court). This weekend’s gym will focus on women’s equality ahead of Women’s Equality Day on Thursday, August 26. “In honor of the constant commitment of women working to gain equality in our […]

    August 20, 2021 published by

  • Car wash partners with car club to raise money for Brookdale Resource Center
    Tommy’s Express Car Wash and Boss Ryderz are teaming up to raise money and collect donations for the Brookdale Resource Center. On Saturday, August 21 from noon until 4 p.m. you can head to Tommy’s Express Car Wash (2772 Riverside Drive) to be part of a great cause.  Boss Ryderz, a local car club, is known for raising money and donating […]

    August 20, 2021 published by

  • Earth Day Festival postponed again due to COVID-19
    The Macon-Bibb County Green Team is postponing the 2021 Earth Day Macon-Bibb Festival due to concerns related to COVID-19. It was originally slated for April of this year, then moved to fall, as they’d hoped the cases of COVID-19 in our community would decrease. With the resurgence of the Delta Variant, the board wanted to […]

    August 17, 2021 published by

  • Black Business Month Highlight: Macon Homes & Construction
    Leaving the corporate world, Trent and Erika Morgan decided to take a leap of faith and start their own business. In March 2018, the married couple opened Macon Homes & Construction. What started as just painting jobs, carpentry, and minor repairs has grown into renovations and construction on existing buildings. The family-run business serves all […]

    August 13, 2021 published by

  • Macon Volunteer Clinic hosts free COVID-19 vaccination events
    From Macon Volunteer Clinic:  Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is pleased to offer two COVID-19 vaccination events, open to the entire community.  The vaccinations are free, with both walk ups and pre-registrations accepted.  (Go to Home | Macon Volunteer Clinic to register.) On Tuesday, August 24th, vaccinations will be offered from 9 am until 2 pm.  […]

    August 13, 2021 published by

  • Landfill closes to the public, containers provided for material drop off by residents
    Effective immediately, Macon-Bibb County’s Walker Road Landfill will be closed to the public, including commercial vehicles, roll off containers, and dump trailers. Residents can still bring material to more than 10 large dumpsters that have been put near the future site of the first Convenience Center. Those dumpsters are located at 1010 11th Street in […]

    August 13, 2021 published by

  • Free Construction Ready Training Program offered now
    If you’re looking to get into the construction industry but do not have any experience, a free training program is making it easier for you to learn the skills that will lead to a great paying career.   On Wednesday, August 11, the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), along with Mayor Lester Miller, announced the expansion of its Construction Ready Training Program into the […]

    August 13, 2021 published by

  • Public forums held for changes to the Alcohol Code
    This week, Macon-Bibb County Commission approved changes to the parts of the Alcohol Code related to Sunday sales hours, security camera requirements, and armed security requirements. To help owners of package to go stores, bars, nightclubs, and special event venues, there were two public forums where the changes were explained, and owners got the opportunity […]

    August 12, 2021 published by

  • Small Business Affairs Office offering free learning sessions for local entrepreneurs
    The Office of Small Business Affairs is offering two free virtual classes as part of National Black Business Month. The month is observed to recognize the efforts of Black business owners and their contributions to commerce across the country, as well as provide extra support for the unique challenges they may face. Locally, our community is celebrating these entrepreneurs by encouraging […]

    August 12, 2021 published by

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