The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners met via online platform Zoom on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 for their regularly-scheduled Commission Meeting. The Board is meeting virtually to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Anyone can watch these meetings live on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MaconBibbCounty or on our website at www.MaconBibb.us. Below is a recap of […]
Each year, the Fire Department reminds people to practice safety when using turkey fryers to prepare the big family meal. “As deep-frying turkeys have become a very popular way to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, people need to understand there are very real dangers associated with this method,” says says Jeremy Webb, Fire Safety Education Officer. “However, […]
The offices of the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2020. Emergency services will be maintained throughout the entire weekend. Yard and bulk waste collection by the Solid Waste Department will happen Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so people should place these items […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste Department is hosting its first Giving Others Lasting Foundations (G.O.L.F.) Golf Tournament at Historic Bowden Golf Course on Saturday, November 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. “During these unprecedented times, our community has been through a great deal, causing a lot of uncertainty within the community and shaking […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Randy Stephens and his family prepare to cut the ribbon and officially open the new facility named for him. On Wednesday, November 18, Macon-Bibb County – through its Recreation Department and Office of Public Affairs – held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the second phase of construction at the South Bibb Recreation […]
During October, the Parks & Beautification Department conducted a focused street sweeping effort using two of its sweepers and two that were rented. This was done clean major roadways and areas of concern in advance of the Macon Water Authority taking over these efforts in January 2021. In that time, the Department collected: October […]
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners met for their regularly-scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Pre-Commission started at 5 p.m. and the full Commission Meeting began at 6 p.m. The meeting was live-streamed to our Facebook page and our website at MaconBibb.us. Old Business The Commission voted to uphold Mayor Robert Reichert’s veto […]
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2020. To honor and recognize the people who protect and serve our Country, Veterans Day is recognized as a National Holiday. All Macon-Bibb County Government Offices will be closed that day. The Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E911, and Emergency Management Agency will operate as usual. Solid Waste pickup hours […]
The Macon-Bibb County Municipal Court collected more than $30,000 in unpaid and overdue fines through its annual amnesty program, which was held throughout October. The program promotes lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court, and reduce arrests, while collecting fines that may have been difficult collect. During the amnesty program, people with past […]
The Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) was awarded a $23,400 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue the On the Move campaign, an informational, educational, and training program for all people. Its ultimate goal is to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities in the county by focusing on the role and responsibilities of pedestrians […]
