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  • ACE students donate backpacks and supplies to the Brookdale Warming Center
    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 […]

    June 1, 2021 published by

  • Lifeguard shortage limits pool availability, hours
    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 […]

    May 28, 2021 published by

  • Update: Claystone Beach reopens after water tests
    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 […]

    May 28, 2021 published by

  • Landfill collects nearly 400,000 pounds during May Madness Spring Cleanup
    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 […]

    May 28, 2021 published by

  • Jazz in the Courtyard returns to Historic Douglass Theatre
    The Historic Douglass Theatre’s outdoor music series, Jazz in the Courtyard, is back this Memorial Day weekend. Now in its 14th year, Jazz in the Courtyard is the first major Douglass program open to the Macon community since the pandemic. “This live music series sets the stage for our 100th anniversary celebration for the remainder […]

    May 28, 2021 published by

  • Lifeguards needed to open pools for the summer
    The Recreation Department and Lake Tobesofkee are in need of lifeguards before Memorial Day weekend. Public pools open for the summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  The full summer schedule begins on Tuesday, June 1 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. However, in order to open every pool, the Recreation Department needs 23 […]

    May 27, 2021 published by

  • Trash, recycling services delayed
    Due to severe staffing shortages, ADS/Waste Management – the company contracted to collect household garbage and recycling – does not have enough people to fully staff its fleet of vehicles and thus is running behind on collections. Should either of the cans not get collected, leave it on the curb and call 478-405-5000 to report the missed […]

    May 27, 2021 published by

  • Landfill sees increase in drop-offs during May Madness Spring Cleanup
    The Solid Waste Department is still offering free drop-offs at the landfill to residents during the May Madness Spring Cleanup. This past Tuesday, 132 people brought a total of 105,500 pounds to the landfill, which is up from last week’s 117 people bringing 80,060 pounds. Since the free drop-offs were first offered on May 4th, […]

    May 21, 2021 published by

  • Memorial Day government hours, trash pickup
    Macon-Bibb County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, to observe Memorial Day. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and E-911. Trash and recycling cart pickup will slide one day, and run from Tuesday, June 1, to Saturday, June 5. The Macon-Bibb Solid Waste […]

    May 21, 2021 published by

  • Mayor Miller recognizes Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lady Lancers
    To celebrate the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lady Lancers winning their National Championship, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed April 20, 2021 as Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lady Lancers Day. The girls’ basketball team became the Division 5 National Champions on February 27, 2021 after they defeated Covenant Academy to win the first girls’ basketball state championship […]

    May 21, 2021 published by

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