Macon-Bibb County

For more than 10 years, Macon-Bibb County has hosted a Christmas Luncheon for senior citizens, and this year’s event will be held on December 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Macon Centreplex. This is a free event, and tickets can be picked up from the Mayor’s Office in Government Center (700 Poplar Street). Only 500 […]

The Macon-Bibb County Commission is currently collecting gifts and supplies for patients at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville as part of the annual Mayors’ and Commissioners’ Motorcade. Below is a lift of suggested items that can be donated. “This is a perfect time to give and a great opportunity to help others,” says District 9 […]

Macon-Bibb County Government offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, and the following day to allow employees to spend time with their families. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and E911 will all remain in operation as usual. Tropical Storm Irma debris collection will halt from Thursday, November 23, through Sunday, November 26. Pick up […]

The portion of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail from Central City Park to the east side of the Martin Luther King, Jr. bridge will be closed beginning November 15, 2017. This is being done so the Georgia Department of Transportation can install storm drain pipes as part of the I-16/I-75 Interchange reconstruction project. “People won’t be […]

Children of all ages are invited to a free golf clinic at Historic Bowden Golf Course hosted by the host of the Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” Charlie Rymer, on Sunday, November 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. To sign up for this free clinic, call Historic Bowden Golf Course’s Clubhouse at 478-742-1610. Children will receive golf instruction as a group from […]

The Public Works Department is holding its 2nd Annual Food Drive for the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Last year, the Department collected 4,169 items, and Director Marvin Land hopes they can surpass that this year. “Our employees truly showed they cared for our community beyond what they do day in and day out all […]

Young leaders participating in the Secretary of State’s Student Ambassador Program, which is being led locally by the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, are helping community leaders feed Veterans and the community this Veterans Day weekend. Students will be helping serve food at MeMaw’s Restaurant (4254 Mumford Road) on Saturday, November 11, from 11:30 a.m. […]

The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is planning for the next phase of improvements at Delores A. Brooks Community Center (formerly known as East Macon Recreation Center). WM2A Architects will help develop a master plan for the Recreation Center, beginning with three public forums at the Center. The third and final forum will be held on Thursday, November […]

Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Amazon.com, Inc. will create more than 500 full-time jobs at a new fulfillment center in Macon-Bibb County. This will be Amazon’s fourth fulfillment center in the state. “Amazon’s continued investment in our state speaks to our dedication to improve, expand and modernize Georgia’s logistics and distribution network,” said Deal. “As […]

Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman is partnering with Bethel AME Church to hold a canned food drive that will benefit the Rescue Mission of Central Georgia. People can drop off canned goods at Bethel AME Church (3607 Earl Street) onSaturday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The first 500 people to bring two canned food items […]