Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County’s Walker Road Landfill (920 11th Street) will be closed on Friday, February 9, 2018, so employees may attend a funeral. Heavy Equipment Operator, Terrell Shelley, passed away suddenly on February 2 from a heart attack. “Mr. Shelley was well-liked by everyone in the Solid Waste Department and a very valuable member of our team at the […]

The Dr. Martin Luther King Commission is planning multiple events in 2018 to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. A full listing of events, as well as video features from past events, can be found on the Commission’s website; check back frequently as events will be added as they are scheduled. […]

Due to snow accumulation, ice on roads and bridges, and dropping temperatures, Macon-Bibb County consolidated government will close its offices for the entire day Wednesday, January 17. Offices will also delay opening on Thursday, January 18 until 11:00 a.m. Emergency services will be maintained, and people are encouraged to stay off the roads due to […]

With cold weather approaching again, many people may need a warm and safe place to spend the night. The Salvation Army (1955 Broadway) is opening a warming center for nights when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. Next week, temperatures at night are expected to drop into the 20s. The first night of warming center […]

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Macon-Bibb County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 15. This includes the court system. Services such as E911, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Department will all remain open and operational. Garbage and recycling pickup will not occur on Monday, so it will be delayed […]

In inclement weather and cold temperatures, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants to remind everyone of some home safety precautions that could save your life. • Make sure you have several working smoke detectors throughout your home. If you don’t have one, the fire department will install one for free. Call (478) 751-9180. • When using space […]

The final day of collection for Tropical Storm Irma debris will be Tuesday January 16, and residents are urged to make sure they have put all of the debris brought down by Irma on the curb by Sunday, January 6. This will give crews a chance to make sure they have collected the final debris […]

Macon-Bibb County Government offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 25 & 26 and January 1 & 2, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. All emergency services will be maintained throughout the holidays. The Macon-Bibb Committee and Commission meetings scheduled for December 26 and January 2 have been cancelled due to the holidays. […]

With the threat of winter weather and freezing temperatures predicted for Middle Georgia the next few days, Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare wants to help you keep your pets safe. Below are some essential tips to help. 1. Your pet should have comfortable spots in both hotter and cooler regions of the house. This will allow […]

Macon-Bibb County and California Skateparks, Inc. will hold a public forum to discuss the Central City Skate Park’s Phase II Design. It will take place on Monday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Recreation Department’s Administrative Conference Room at 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. The forum will be held via video conference, and California […]