Macon-Bibb County

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester M. Miller signed an Executive Order to enact immediate actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. “We are seeing an increasing number of cases of COVID-19 every day, and I am very concerned for the health and safety of our community. Our […]

Macon-Bibb County’s consolidated government and multiple community agencies have joined together to open the Brookdale Warming Center, a facility that will provide for families in need and people who are homeless with a warm and safe place to stay. The Warming Center is located in the former Brookdale Elementary School at 3600 Brookdale Avenue, and […]

The Georgia Tree Council has recognized our Parks & Beautification Director Michael Glisson as a STAR! He’s in the inaugural class of the Georgia Tree Council STARs. The list recognizes up-and-coming leadership in our state, those under age 40, who’ve demonstrated “Service, Teamwork, Attitude, and Results” in their work for trees and the urban forest. […]

The Commission approved a new fee schedule for collection of waste which isn’t part of typical route pickups. The fees will also be utilized as fines for those who leave debris and waste in the County rights-of-way. The goals are to create cleaner neighborhoods, and to keep our community clear of hazards which these items might […]

The Bass Road bridge over the railroad between Rivoli Drive and Forsyth Avenue reopened to vehicular traffic on Tuesday afternoon, December 15. It had been closed since the previous Thursday so the guardrail could be repaired after it was damaged in an automobile accident. “This was something that needed to be addressed as quickly as […]

The Macon-Bibb County Government wants to make sure its employees are able to celebrate safely with family this holiday season. For that reason, Government offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.  That excludes Public Safety Offices including the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon-Bibb Fire Department, E911, […]

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department hosted two days of events to honor Chief Marvin Riggins as he retires after more than 41 years of distinguished service. The opening ceremony was held at Headquarters Fire Station on Wednesday, December 16, and it can be watched on the Department’s Facebook page by clicking here. “We saw people at their absolute worst, and […]

Friday morning, December 18, Mayor-elect Lester Miller and the Macon-Bibb Forward Mayoral Transition Team presented their report, A Blueprint for a Renewed Macon-Bibb County. The Blueprint, developed by the 31-member mayoral transition team with input from more than 2,000 local residents, focuses on five key areas: Education and Workforce Development, Economic Development, Public Safety, Tourism and […]

At the Commission Meeting on Tuesday, December 15, the Mayor and four Commissioners were recognized and thanked for their service as their terms end. Mayor Reichert’s family surprised him by entering Chambers shortly before he was recognized with a feature video of local and state leaders thanking him for his service, talking about his legacy, […]

Macon-Bibb County celebrated the creation of the new Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, December 11. The park features a concrete plaza area, benches, trash cans, sidewalks, picnic tables, landscaping, irrigation, and more. Prior to becoming a park, this area was the site of several blighted structures. The new […]