Macon-Bibb County

A park in a diverse part of Macon-Bibb is getting many upgrades, thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Parks & Beautification Interim Director Sam Kitchens says the team is still discussing how to use the $79,000, but that it will include a walking trail, and activity or workout stations aimed […]

With the increase in yard debris and leaves put on curbs that is expected every year at this time, the Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste Department wants to help make sure it is all collected. Below are some tips to help make your and their job easier. “Our crews want to get the debris and leaves […]

Macon-Bibb County was recently recognized for its quick response time to citizen issues requested through SeeClickFix. At the 2016 SeeClickFix User Summit in New Haven, Connecticut, Macon-Bibb Customer Service Specialist Denise Mercer accepted the award for Most Responsive. Hundreds of communities nationwide use SeeClickFix services. “We take great pride in serving the citizens of macon-bibb […]

To help keep the public updated on the progress of projects, Macon-Bibb County releases monthly financial statements for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. All statements are posted to a website dedicated to announcements, updates, and information about how the County is using the funds on the projects approved by voters. Click here to […]

Middle Georgia State University and the Macon-Bibb County government will jointly observe Veterans Day at a ceremony in Downtown Macon on Friday, November 11. Mayor Robert Reichert and other leaders will join Middle Georgia State President Christopher Blake at the World War I memorial at the base of Coleman Hill for the ceremony, which will begin […]

October 18, 2016 Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting   New paving coming to Wimbish Road Voter-approved penny tax funds, and a state issued grant are paying for paving on Wimbish Road. Womack Paving, Inc. is handing the work. The project overall will cost $169,516. You can see additional details about what changes you’ll see on Wimbish […]

At the Commission Meeting on November 1, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert’s Office and Macon+Bibb County presented a proclamation to the Emergency Management Agency and nearly two dozen agencies who helped in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. From preparing more than 6,000 meals, and providing shelter for more than 600 evacuees, it was a true team effort. […]

Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, and The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind everyone to change your smoke alarm batteries when you set your clock back. It’s a proven fact- working smoke detectors save lives! Residents of single-family homes (excluding rental/lease properties and apartments) that do not have a working smoke alarm may […]

Central City Park is closed so work can begin on the $3.7 million improvement project. The Park is closed completely – including Willie Smokey Glover Drive – so the contractor can tear up the roads, put in new curbing, and add new sidewalks.  The complete project also includes a new skate park, two new sets of […]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”18817″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]A family and community have waited almost 30 years to for the new Filmore Thomas Park (3793 Log Cabin Road), and on Saturday, November 12, the the Recreation Department and neighborhood will hold a family-friendly festival. From 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. children and families can enjoy food, music, Yoga, Zumba, […]