Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County continues to change its operations to protect employee and community safety in response to the spread of COVID-19. Based on the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, Mayor Robert Reichert issued an Executive Order on July 9, 2020 requesting people, businesses, and organizations follow ALL of the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. For government […]

Commissioners voted to name a new portion of road to match an existing road. The Second Street Corridor Connector Bridge is now known as Little Richard Penniman Boulevard. It links the road of the same name with Second Street Downtown. Click here to learn more about this multi-year improvement project. The Board approved a Request […]

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board will launch its  On the Move  campaign in August and will focus on educating people about the roles and responsibilities of pedestrians, drivers, and passengers as the move from one location to another. The program is being funded by a $23,900 grant awarded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The first […]

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert issued an Executive Order urging and pleading with people and businesses to take all preventative measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to slow the spread of COVID-19. You can view that Executive Order here. “We’ve seen such a drastic increase […]

Mayor Robert Reichert has extended an Executive Order which allows for two public art installations. Both are now permitted to stay up through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. On the morning of Friday, June 19, a public art installation began in the median park at the corner of Second Street and Cotton Avenue. This […]

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Macon-Bibb County and the limitation on the number of people allowed to gather (based on the Governor’s Executive Order and social distancing rules), the Commission will resume meeting via Zoom and close the meeting to the media and public. Everyone will be able to watch the […]

The 26 th annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration at Lake Tobesofkee originally scheduled for Saturday, July 4, is postponed due to concerns with the rise in COVID-19 cases in Macon-Bibb County and Georgia. In the past, this event has attracted thousands of people to enjoy a day of beaches, playgrounds, cookouts, swimming, live music, and the […]

The Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m. regarding the Five-Year Short-Term Work Plan. The Plan was originally presented at the Commission meeting on June 23, and the Plan can be viewed by clicking here. The purpose of this hearing is to brief the community on the contents of […]

Mayor Robert Reichert has extended an Executive Order which allows for two public art installations. Both are now permitted to stay up through 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020. You can read the Mayor’s updated Executive Order and initial permit for these projects below. Click each image to enlarge. On the morning of Friday, […]

Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted to give employees a paid day off on July 3, 2020, to observe the July 4 holiday, which is on a Saturday this year. All Government Offices and Courts will be closed that Friday. Fire, Sheriff, E911, and the Emergency Management Agency services will remain operational. The Solid Waste and Recycling pickup […]