In March 2017, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved an Indigent/Disability Exemption process for people to have their solid waste fee waived. The current solid waste fee is $240 per year, which is billed at $60 every three months. In order to have the fees waived, residents must complete an application & return it to the […]
On Monday, October 5, Macon-Bibb County’s Parks & Beautification Department began using four street sweepers (two they own and two that are being rented) to conduct a focused, four-week cleanup initiative Through the end of Thursday, October 8, the sweepers have already collected 122,000 pounds of dirt and debris. “Our two machines have not been […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Municipal Court is holding an amnesty program for individuals with past due traffic citations, are in failure to appear status, and/or have active bench warrants in order to promote lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court, and reduce arrests. From October 1 – 30, 2020, if a person pays their fines in […]
The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department has hired Bobby Walker as its Interim Tennis Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the centers and pro shops, establishing programs (including one for students after school), and serving as a liaison with the tennis community for tournaments and other events. “As a Macon-Bibb native, I’m looking […]
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 […]
