Macon-Bibb County

Deadlines approaching requiring forms by mail The Tax Assessor’s Office is closed to the public until further notice, and they have moved their services online at www.bibbassessors.com. People can find all the information and forms they may need on that site, and staff are available to answer specific questions at the numbers below. “We appreciate […]

As the Novel Coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19, spread through Georgia, Macon-Bibb County departments and agencies began planning for how they could change operations to help protect the health of employees and the community, all while maintaining expected and needed services. These changes have been made throughout this week, as it was possible. “I’m proud of […]

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Mayor Robert A.B. Reichert announced a local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County until April 6, 2020, to help slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19. That date could be extended with a further order should the need arise, and that decision will be made in consultation […]

Macon-Bibb’s emergency management officials, health partners, and other organizations continue to monitor updates regarding the spread of the COVID-19, the new strain of the coronavirus. There have already been several planning meetings and discussions to determine how each group can best assist in preventing the spread of the disease and better inform the public on […]

With this past week’s rainfall, the Ocmulgee River was at 23.77 feet on Friday at 9:00 a.m., which is nearly six feet about minor flood stage and nearly eight feet above where we take action. With its current height, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is completely closed, and we have closed both boat ramps and the […]

Early voting is open now in Macon-Bibb County for the Presidential Preference Primary. You can vote at the Board of Elections Office at 2525 Pio Nono Avenue. People were able to vote this week and will be able to do so next week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,  Monday the 9th through Friday the […]

At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Pastor Jeff Morris from Macon First Assembly of God led the invocation. He has almost 35 years of ministry experience, the last 28 years as a pastor in full time ministry. Prior to full time ministry, he served in the United States Army as an Infantry officer for 6 years. He has been married for over 30 years and has two grown children, both of whom […]

At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on February 18, 2020, Commissioner Larry Schlesinger delivered the invocation. Thane Nye and Molly Prevette from the Academy for Classical Education led the Pledge of Allegiance. Thane Nye is a junior at the Academy for Classical Education where he is an active member of ACE One Act team, the […]

Macon-Bibb’s Economic & Community Development Department will hold a Funding Workshop on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. in Commission Chamber s in Government Center ( 700 Poplar Street ). The Workshop is for the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Community Housing Development Organization (CDHO) Program for Program Year 2020 funding. All non-profits, developers, contractors, and consultants interested in applying for funds from these […]

On February 4, 2020, Rev. Dr. Ralph Hawkins delivered the invocation at the start of the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting. Dr. Hawkins is pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church on Wimbish Road. He began his ministry there in September 2018, having served churches in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia over the last 25 years. He and his […]