As the Brookdale Resource Center celebrates five years of serving the Macon-Bibb community, the milestone is also a moment to recognize the people behind the work, the employees who show up every day to support, guide, and care for residents during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. For many staff members, working […]
Hundreds of people from across Macon-Bibb County filled the streets on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., coming together for the annual MLK Day March in a powerful show of unity and reflection. Community members of all ages began the march from four locations across the county, eventually […]
The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund marked a significant milestone Wednesday, January 21, 2025, as community leaders, partners, and residents gathered for the fund’s first ribbon cutting since its creation in 2024, celebrating the completion of the first homes at Tindall Fields. You can watch the full ceremony here. The ceremony marked the completion of […]
The passion for the people of Macon-Bibb County and their safety was on full display as Mayor Lester Miller addressed a crowd of more than 75 people in Commission Chambers at City Hall about the decrease in the homicide rate and efforts to continue that progress. “We’re talking about people’s lives,” he vehemently pointed out. […]
With the support of their corporate partners, the Macon Bacon raised $685,394 in funds and donated products to nonprofit organizations across Georgia throughout 2025. The Macon Bacon’s mission has always been to give back to the community that gives so much to them. On and off the field, the team creates opportunities in healthcare, education, […]
“We are seeing the fruits and benefits of a lot of hard work over the last several years that have transformed numerous segments of our community. It’s all hitting at the same time.” In the newest episode of Macon It, County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett talks leadership, community engagement, and his 2026 theme: The Macon […]
Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes City Hall, courthouses, and the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Emergency services will continue to operate as normal. There will be no changes in the trash and solid waste collection services. The Convenience Center on 11th […]
The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) has been recognized by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as a Family Learning Community at NCFL’s most recent annual conference. This distinction not only affirms MBMLA’s leadership in advancing multigenerational literacy and learning engagement, but it also marks a significant milestone for the Macon-Bibb community. What makes […]
For Dewayne John, the weight of homelessness was even heavier because he was carrying it for three children. With two daughters, ages 12 and 11, and a 9-year-old son, Dewayne found himself facing the unthinkable: not knowing where his family would sleep. “I was really at the end of what else can I do?” he […]
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Macon-Bibb County will once again join the MLK Commission and community partners to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of community events. The annual MLK March will begin at 11:00 a.m. Community members will gather at four locations across Macon-Bibb County before […]
