Macon-Bibb County

In an ongoing effort to improve the efficiency of the consolidated government and make accessing services easier for the public and businesses, the Bibb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is in the process of assuming responsibility for alcohol, business, and privilege licenses, both the initial requests and renewals. The Tax Commissioner’s Office will assume the Alcohol […]

On Wednesday, September 23, Macon-Bibb County and partners held a press conference to mark the demolition of two blighted structures and the conveyance of three properties to the National Park Service for the expansion of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The event at 195 Fairview Avenue included speakers and the demolition of a blighted house. […]

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you, your family, and your neighborhood stay safe as we head into cooler weather! On Wednesday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m., at the Fire Training Complex (5520 Tinker Drive), the Fire Safety Education team will hold a press conference to demonstrate how quickly outdoor burning can […]

Overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, September 16-17, 2020, the remnants of Hurricane Sally came across Macon-Bibb County, dropping nearly 6 inches of rain and bringing gusts of wind up to 38 mph. Working with the dispatchers at the E-911 Center, crews from the Public Works Department worked all night, never going home, clearing 11 roads […]

The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Recreation Department continues to give free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to people at all ten recreation centers Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until supplies run out that day). This includes ten face masks, five pairs of gloves, and four bottle of hand […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Due to social distancing guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the meetings are still being held via Zoom. Click here to watch the Pre-Commission meeting which was held prior to the full meeting. Click here to […]

On Thursday, September 17, the Georgia Water Coalition presented Macon-Bibb County with its Clean 13 Award for Amerson River Park. The presentation can be watched by clicking here. During the presentation, you’ll hear the history of how the improved Amerson River Park was created, how many people and organizations came together to create this beautiful […]

The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Recreation Department are now making Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for free at all ten recreation centers Monday through Friday. This includes ten face masks, five pairs of gloves, and four bottle of hand sanitizer per person. People can now visit any of the recreation centers listed […]

Based on the past seven days of a decreasing seven-day average of positive COVID-19 cases, Macon-Bibb County is moving from Phase Three of its operational response plan to Phase Two. The decision comes after the seven-day average fell below 50 cases for five consecutive days. The next phase change would happen if the average moves […]

Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2020. Government Offices and Courts will be closed, but emergency services will remain active. That includes E911, the Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Department, and the Emergency Management Agency. Trash collection and Solid Waste hours will shift slightly. The landfill will be open Tuesday through Thursday next week, (Sept. 8 […]