Macon-Bibb County

As part of this year’s budget process and the ongoing effort to find the best, most efficient way to operate as a consolidated government, the Commission approved issuing a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the management, operation, and promotion of Historic Bowden Golf Course. By going through this process, Macon-Bibb can compare the cost of […]

At its most recent meeting, the Commission approved up to $12,000 to demolish a blighted structure at 3509 Morris Avenue. Click here to read the full resolution. This is part of an ongoing, multi-year effort by Macon-Bibb County to actively attack blight in the neighborhoods. Click on the links below for other blight efforts currently […]

The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board made several recommendations to the Commission for streets to have the speed limit lowered. Below are the streets and the new speed limits; click on the streets to read the full details, including the traffic studies. Montpelier Avenue from Columbus Road East to Coleman Avenue 25 MPH Oglethorpe Street […]

Main street Macon focuses on building a vibrant and thriving downtown. Last year, the program hosted many events, and facilitated partnerships, to bring businesses and fun to the heart of Macon-Bibb. In this MaconBibbTV video, we hear from Main Street Manager Steven Fulbright about what MSM did in 2016, and what’s planned for 2017. Follow […]

Major safety upgrades are coming to the Law Enforcement Center, thanks to $654,310 in funding from the voter-approved 2018 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). Improvements include a new control/intercom system, a new camera system, networking, UPS system, equipment racks/cabinets, and training and support. You can read complete details on what’s planned by clicking here. 

A splash pad, a second (and brand new) indoor gym, fitness center, computer lab, recording studio, meeting rooms, warming kitchen and more! There are a LOT of new features at the renovated Rosa Jackson Recreation Center. Click here to see more about them in a feature video from MaconBibbTV. The facility just underwent $3.8 million […]

The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission received $45,000 from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s Downtown Challenge Fund to place new litter and recycling receptacles around downtown. In July, the Solid Waste Department will distribute 21 recycling (50-gallon) containers and 19 litter (35-gallon) containers. “These recycling containers will encourage recycling along our beautiful Downtown,” says Dr. Pam […]

Macon-Bibb County will be updating the current Urban Redevelopment Plan to reflect actions undertaken since the adoption of the Plan.  These updates will allow the county to be more competitive for funding through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, particularly for housing funding. Specific details regarding the updates to the Plan will be provided at […]

Macon-Bibb County’s Public Works Department held its Spring donation drive during the month of March, this time to collect items for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia. With the success of its departmental drive in the Fall (when they collected 4,169 items for the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank), they challenged other departments […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for Macon-Bibb County for tonight from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. We remain in the Moderate Risk category for severe thunderstorms. This is the third wave of storms that was expected during this severe weather system. People should monitor local media and social media to remain […]