Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational. The Convenience Center at 1010 11th Street will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. The Center will resume to its […]
The vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America will once again take over Downtown as the 4th Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival returns on Saturday, October 18. This year, the fiesta will be held in Cherry Street Plaza (310 Cherry Street) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Organizers are currently recruiting vendors and sponsors to participate in this growing celebration […]
On Tuesday, August 19, at the Commission Meeting, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation in honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Dozens of people, who are part of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) stood alongside our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team, as the Mayor read the proclamation. This inaugural month-long celebration, which stems from […]
The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. in Public Safety Memorial Park (at the intersection of Mulberry and Second Streets) in Downtown Macon. The annual event is aimed to remember the lives lost and honor first responders who saved lives in the 2001 […]
There is another opportunity for you and your family to stay weather ready with another NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light distribution event on Thursday, August 28. The event in support of National Emergency Management Awareness month, will take place at the Macon Mall Meeting Center (3661 Eisenhower Parkway – lower level, next to the […]
On Tuesday, August 19, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring an independent contractor for road repaving and resurfacing services. This is all part of the Paving the Way program and the first of the 36.18 miles of roads for repaving that were put out for bid in July. “We are moving forward even faster with our Paving […]
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved reducing the millage rate for the 5th consecutive year at its meeting on Tuesday, August 19. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. “We’ve been able to lower our millage rate […]
Two different monthly men’s mental health meetups are continuing their joint effort to provide men the chance to share their experiences with each other and find support from within their community. On Monday, August 25, Serenity Entertainment Complex (427 Poplar Street) will host the two successful and meaningful groups from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. “We […]
About 80 religious, faith-based, and community leaders gathered at the Historic Macon Terminal Station on Thursday, August 14, to not only share lunch, but thoughts that would make their community better. “I know a lot of great things are happening in our community,” Mayor Lester Miller told the crowd as they ate. He highlighted some […]
August 11, 2025, is now officially known as Ms. Kaye Whitehead Billingslea Day in Macon-Bibb County. Mayor Lester Miller and Dr. Henry Ficklin presented a proclamation for Ms. Kaye for her 80th birthday. Ms. Kaye Whitehead Billingslea has made a memorable contribution of more than 25 years of service, through her dedication as one of […]
