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  • Hours change for PPE distribution
    With the Recreation Centers reopening, the hours for distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) are changing to align with the hours the centers will be open. For all recreation centers except the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center, people can pick up their free PPE from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PPE will be available at […]

    November 4, 2020 published by

  • Recreation centers reopen with restrictions
    The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department reopened its recreation centers to the public on Monday, November 2. There are restrictions in place to help maintain COVID-19 preventative measures, including limits on the number of people in the building, use of PPE, and more. “I want to thank our recreation staff for the past few months of […]

    October 30, 2020 published by

  • Wear pink Friday for Breast Cancer Awareness
    Macon-Bibb County, Navicent Health, Coliseum Health System, and the United Way of Central Georgia will hold a press conference to help raise awareness for the importance of breast cancer screening and to ask people to wear pink on Friday, October 30. The press conference will be held Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. in Commission […]

    October 27, 2020 published by

  • Macon-Bibb Christmas Parade cancelled due to COVID-19
    Macon-Bibb County’s 2020 Christmas Parade has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The seven-day average of positive cases has recently been increasing, and there are still restrictions on the types of events that can be allowed. During a parade, there would be too many people too close together for too long of a time, making it […]

    October 23, 2020 published by

  • No furloughs for Macon-Bibb County employees
    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 […]

    October 23, 2020 published by

  • Recap of October 20, 2020 Commission Meeting
    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 […]

    October 23, 2020 published by Charlene Maynard

  • Help needed to improve Downtown access by expanding trails and parks
      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 […]

    October 23, 2020 published by

  • Groundbreaking for the new Frankie E. Lewis Park
    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 […]

    October 16, 2020 published by

  • Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
    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.  […]

    October 16, 2020 published by

  • Commissioner Watkins selected for national, year-long program
    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 […]

    October 16, 2020 published by

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