A section of Skipper Road between Sardis Church and Jones Roads will close on February 15, 2018, to accommodate a road improvement project. (A map of the closure and detour is below.) Residents in the area will be provided access to their homes during construction. Improvements in the area include grading, road reclamation, storm drainage, […]
The long-awaited and much-anticipated Jeffersonville Road improvement project has taken a major step forward as Macon-Bibb County has issued a Request for Proposals for construction bids. (The full RFP, including the schedule of deadlines, can be found by clicking here.) The project includes widening Jeffersonville Road from Emery Highway to Recreation Road and Millerfield Road […]
If you’ve ever considered a run for public office, you have a chance to learn how to get that ball rolling. The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections (2525 Pio Nono Avenue) is hosting a free information session at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at their offices. People will learn about campaign contributions, disclosure reporting, […]
At the annual Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners Strategic Planning Retreat on January 31, District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman was elected Mayor Pro Tem. District 5 Commissioner Bert Bivins held the seat since consolidation in 2014. The duties of Mayor Pro Tem include filling in for the Mayor at events, running the Commission Board Meetings when the […]
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 […]
