Macon-Bibb County

At its meeting on October 20, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved increasing this year’s budget by about $3.5 million in order to remove the furloughs originally planned for January – June 2021. This was done since revenue has been higher and expenses lower during the first part of the year.   “We were able to […]

At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, The Board of Commissioners met via Zoom to vote on several items. You can click each one below to learn more. During this time of social distancing, Commissioners are meeting virtually to keep everyone safe. You can watch these meetings live on our Facebook […]

  Macon-Bibb County – working with multiple authorities, foundations, organizations, departments, and more – want to ensure that all people have easy access to the shopping, entertainment, food, recreation opportunities, and services offered Downtown. A network of trails and parks is being created that will allow people to walk, run, and bike throughout the urban […]

Before next summer, families living on and around Lynmore Avenue will be able to enjoy the new Frankie Everett Lewis Park, thanks to Macon-Bibb County’s Blight Remediation Program and the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Park was named for Ms. Lewis for her leadership and contributions to the Macon-Bibb County community […]

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department asked the community to join them in the national Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. It lasted from dusk to dawn from Sunday, October 4, through Monday, October 5. Click here to view an album of photos on our Facebook page.  […]

Mitch Landrieu’s E Pluribus Unum (EPU) announced its inaugural class of UNUM Fellows, including Macon-Bibb County’s own Virgil Watkins, County Commissioner, Macon-Bibb County Board of Commission. The cohort of 14 accomplished and diverse Southern elected leaders will embark on a year-long journey to address inequitable and discriminatory policies and practices within their communities. Uniquely positioned […]

In March 2017, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved an Indigent/Disability Exemption process for people to have their solid waste fee waived. The current solid waste fee is $240 per year, which is billed at $60 every three months. In order to have the fees waived, residents must complete an application & return it to the […]

On Monday, October 5, Macon-Bibb County’s Parks & Beautification Department began using four street sweepers (two they own and two that are being rented) to conduct a focused, four-week cleanup initiative Through the end of Thursday, October 8, the sweepers have already collected 122,000 pounds of dirt and debris. “Our two machines have not been […]

Macon-Bibb County’s Municipal Court is holding an amnesty program for individuals with past due traffic citations, are in failure to appear status, and/or have active bench warrants in order to promote lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court, and reduce arrests. From October 1 – 30, 2020, if a person pays their fines in […]

The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department has hired Bobby Walker as its Interim Tennis Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the centers and pro shops, establishing programs (including one for students after school), and serving as a liaison with the tennis community for tournaments and other events. “As a Macon-Bibb native, I’m looking […]