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  • Recap of January 2, 2019 Macon-Bibb Commission Meeting
    The Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on January 2, 2019 happened on a Wednesday, instead of the usual first Tuesday of the month, because of the New Year Holiday. It was abbreviated, but here’s a recap of what took place at the meeting. Reverend Jon Brown from Vineville United Methodist Church delivered the invocation prior to […]

    January 10, 2019 published by

  • Recreation Department, MLK Commission host annual oratorical contest
    The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will host a student Oratorical Competition on Saturday, January 12, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center in Central City Park. The essay prompt for this year’s competition was: “Our lives begin to end the day we […]

    January 8, 2019 published by

  • Mayors’ & Commissioners’ Motorcade brings in money, other items for Central State Hospital
    Each year, the Mayors’ & Commissioners’ Christmas Motorcade gathers money and items for those with disabilities at Central State Hospital. This year, Macon-Bibb departments and residents brought in more than $1,175 and nearly 500 items! That includes toiletries, socks and gloves, clothes, books, DVDs, games, accessories, and more. Thank you to everyone who donated to […]

    December 26, 2018 published by

  • Pedestrian Safety Review Board continuing safety education campaign
    Macon-Bibb County’s Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) announced the continuation of its safety and education campaign, On The Move, at a press conference on Monday, December 17. The PSRB recently received a $24,065 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue the program. The press conference was streamed live on Facebook. At the event, leaders spoke about […]

    December 26, 2018 published by

  • EMA, partner agencies visit Georgia Power
    Our local EMA team and community partners hopped on a bus and went to Atlanta for Georgia Power’s Winter Weather Preparedness Summit. Agencies from around the state learned how Georgia Power springs into action when there’s bad weather, and how they work with partner agencies across the country to help with recovery efforts. Georgia Power […]

    December 26, 2018 published by

  • King Commission honors Parks, announces first 2019 events
    On Tuesday, December 18, The Martin Luther King Commission gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony in Rosa Parks Square. The wreath was placed in honor of the Civil Rights icon who, on December 1, 1955, refused to give up her bus seat for a white person. Her legacy, and the legacy the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther […]

    December 26, 2018 published by

  • Macon-Bibb named finalist in two categories of PR Daily’s Nonprofit PR Awards
      Macon-Bibb County has been named a finalist in two categories of PR Daily’s 2018 Nonprofit PR Awards. They have been recognized in the Social Media Campaign category for its annual Women of Macon-Bibb project and in the Annual Report category for its 2017 Public Affairs Annual Report. Winners are expected to be announced in […]

    December 21, 2018 published by

  • County, community dedicate new public safety facility
    Macon-Bibb County celebrated the Grand Opening of its newest public safety facility, the Bert Bivins Fire Station and Sheriff Precinct (4036 Napier Avenue) with a ribbon cutting & dedication ceremony on Friday, December 21. The new facility is named for District 5 Commissioner and long-time community leader Bert Bivins, III. Click here to watch the Facebook Live broadcast of the Ceremony. […]

    December 26, 2018 published by

  • Recap of December 18, 2018 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting
    At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on December 18, 2018, Reverend Walter Glover from Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church delivered the prayer. Following that invocation, two 4H students led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you Jordan Farr and Kambria Foster for leading the pledge. Chief Stephen Lynn from the Perry Police […]

    December 21, 2018 published by

  • Bert Bivins Fire Station & Sheriff Precinct Grand Opening Friday
    Macon-Bibb County will celebrate the Grand Opening of its newest public safety facility, the Bert Bivins Fire Station and Sheriff Precinct ( 4036 Napier Avenue ) with a ribbon cutting & dedication ceremony on Friday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m.  The new facility is named for District 5 Commissioner and long-time community leader Bert Bivins, III. Parking for the event will be at Glorious […]

    December 20, 2018 published by

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