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 […]
In partnership with the National Association of Counties (NaCo), the National Flag Foundation, and Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Macon-Bibb County has installed a United States Flag Retirement Box in the Clerk’s Office in Government Center (700 Poplar Street, Office #204). Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. “We wanted […]
Learn about tax exemptions, payment plans, property tax assessments, and more The Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner’s Office is holding a series of tax relief seminars. The next one is Thursday, February 27, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). The third session is March 19. “We want to […]
On its annual Arbor Day recognition event, Macon-Bibb announced that it had been named a Tree City of the World by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation. This international program celebrates cities across all continents that meet core standards for the care and planning of urban trees […]
FROM ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – A Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex software laboratory built on historic musical ground is officially opened in downtown Macon. Brig. Gen. John C. Kubinec, WR-ALC commander, joined by community partners cut the ribbon on the Blue Sky Lab, a contemporary software engineering facility, at The Lofts at Capricorn, […]
On February 13, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert gave his 2020 State of the Community speech at the annual event hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. He described the community as “vibrant,” using the word’s definition of “energetic, pulsating with energy, resonant, and bright.” The Mayor took his speech and reminded the more […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Complete Count Committee held a forum on Friday, February 14 for faith leaders on how they can help with the upcoming United States Census. Committee members talked about how important it is for everyone in to be counted in the Census, with the goal to engage their help and support in reaching their […]
