Macon-Bibb County

At its meeting on May 16, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved updates to its Urban Redevelopment Plan. The changes were made after a public hearing and discussion by Commissioners on the importance of the updates in order to help local organizations and partners work together to improve entire neighborhoods. These updates will allow the county […]

The Parks & Recreation Department will open its public pools for the 2017 summer season on Friday, May 26 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Throughout the summer, the pools be open  Tuesday through Friday from   1:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All pools will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The cost […]

Registration is open now for Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation summer camps! The six-week camps will be focused on a STEAM curriculum, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Camps are Monday through Friday, June 5 through July 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and there are slots open at seven of the eight locations (listed below). […]

In its ongoing effort to improve parks and greenspace throughout the community, Macon-Bibb County has begun a major improvement project at Henry Burns Park, located at the corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues. A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the project will be held at the Park on Wednesday, May 17, at 10:00 […]

The Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation Department is currently undergoing a comprehensive planning process to help set a course for the next 10 years of programs and facilities. As part of that process, they are looking for feedback directly from people about the current state of the facilities, the programs being offered, and what programs they […]

Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman is holding a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, May 11, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the upper level of the Macon Mall. The Forum will feature Josh Rogers from NewTown Macon discussing their available real estate and business loan programs and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman Cliffard Whitby. […]

On Tuesday, May 9, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Budget to the public, the Commission, Judges, Constitutional Officers, and Department Heads. The next step in the process is for the Commission to hold meetings and hearings so they and the public can ask questions about the Budget. Below […]

The Macon Mayhem made history on Sunday, April 30 when the team defeated the Peoria Rivermen 2-1 to win the President’s Cup as champions of the Southern Professional Hockey League! At the Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting on May 2, the team came to Government Center where Mayor Robert Reichert read a proclamation declaring April 30 Macon […]

Macon-Bibb County voters approved the 2018 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) during elections in November, and at the May 2 Commission meeting, the board voted to approve the timeline and spending for that SPLOST. The $280 million penny tax plan will raise money over ten years, and fund dozens of county projects aimed at […]

From April 27-29, more than 5,800 students from around Georgia are attending the Georgia FFA State Convention at the Macon Centreplex. Throughout the three days, students are electing state officers, learning about leadership, competing in Career Development Events, attending workshops and awards ceremonies, doing a community service project, and more. This year’s community service project […]