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  • American Public Works Association awards three Macon-Bibb leaders
    The American Public Works Association (APWA) gave three top awards to three of our county leaders. The ceremony was at the 2018 APWA Conference on Jekyll Island. Marvin Land, Director of Macon-Bibb County Public Works, serves as the President of the APWA Middle Georgia Branch which includes 25 surrounding counties. There were four recipients in […]

    September 21, 2018 published by

  • Recap of September 18, 2018 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting
    Dr. Ike Mack from Unionville Baptist Church said the prayer prior to the 9/18/18 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting. Two of our talented 4-H students, Jamie Tolbert and Jayden Tolbert, led the room in the pledge of allegiance. Thank you to all three of them for their contribution to our meeting. Several awards were presented at […]

    September 21, 2018 published by

  • IT Department wins Project of the Year award
    The Commission recognized our Information (IT) Department for earning the 2018 GMIS International Project of the Year Award for Best Practices. This competitive award recognizes the GMIS member agency whose exceptional IT project and/or IT policy is repeatable by other GMIS members to the level of excellence can be elevated for all. As part of […]

    September 21, 2018 published by

  • Mateling wins award for 4-H work
    Kari Mateling, who is a Bibb County 4-H agent, was given an award for her work. Karol Kelley with the Cooperative Extension presented her with the Ryles Rising Star Award. It recognizes individuals, early in their careers, who exhibit leadership and exemplary service while working to carry out 4-H work across the state. Mateling was […]

    September 21, 2018 published by

  • Attack on blight continues with dilapidated structure demolitions
    Macon-Bibb County will continue its attack on blight and improving safety in District 9 with the demolition of three dilapidated structures at 3996 Napier Avenue (two structures) and 3980 Grand Avenue. Demolition will begin Monday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem and District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins, Sheriff David […]

    September 14, 2018 published by

  • Changes to garbage billing; Property owners to receive six-month bill included on property tax bill
    On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, the Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to change back to quarterly bills for solid waste (garbage, yard waste, and recycling) collection. The ordinance directed a six-month solid waste charge of $120 on their property tax bills in September. This will cover solid waste services from January-June 2019. This charge, and the property […]

    September 7, 2018 published by

  • Recap of September 4, 2018 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting
    Reverend Scott Dickison from First Baptist Church, led the invocation at the Macon-Bibb Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 4. And Boy Scouts from Troop 10 led the Commission and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at the meeting. Agenda Items The Commission approved negotiations and/or condemnation of 3970 Grand Avenue in ongoing effort to fight […]

    September 7, 2018 published by

  • Labor Day Holiday Schedule
    Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency services will remain active. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day. If your usual pickup day is Monday, it will be Tuesday, and so on. Friday pickups will happen on Saturday, September […]

    August 30, 2018 published by

  • Nisbet Drive speed bumps installed
    In August, Macon-Bibb County Public Works installed four asphalt speed bumps along Nisbet Drive in an effort to slow down traffic through the neighborhood. The Facilities Management Department helped by striping the speed bumps and installing warning signs about them. This week, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office had a speed detection device set on Nisbet […]

    August 30, 2018 published by

  • Filmore Thomas Park Phase II construction underway
    Construction of the second phase of Filmore Thomas Park is underway thanks to the work of WLS Construction, Inc. and funding from the Commission’s Blight Remediation Program. With approximately $376,000, the popular park on Log Cabin Road will receive new walking trails, a pedestrian bridge across the creek that runs through the middle of the […]

    August 30, 2018 published by

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