In March 2017, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved changes to how it collects solid waste fees for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection, as well as from whom it is collected. The current solid waste fee is $240 per year, which is billed at $60 every three months. Homeowners that meet national poverty standards can […]
Phone service to Macon-Bibb County buildings was restored about 2:45 p.m. Thursday. A major cable had been cut between Atlanta and Macon, and it has been repaired. The E-911 Center was NOT affected by this outage, so people were still able to make emergency. The below buildings were impacted by this phone outage, so if people were […]
As part of Public Works Appreciation Week, Macon-Bibb County will host its Public Works, Solid Waste, Parks & Beautification, and Facilities Management Departments at Lake Tobesofkee’s Sandy Beach Park for a day of fun activities that promote physical wellness. Events will take place on Thursday, May 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and include a […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Facilities & Engineering Committee will hold a Public Forum on Wednesday, May 31 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). People will be given the opportunity to let the Committee know whether or not they feel events held in Rosa Parks Square should have the option to […]
At its meeting on May 16, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved updates to its Urban Redevelopment Plan. The changes were made after a public hearing and discussion by Commissioners on the importance of the updates in order to help local organizations and partners work together to improve entire neighborhoods. These updates will allow the county […]
The Parks & Recreation Department will open its public pools for the 2017 summer season on Friday, May 26 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Throughout the summer, the pools be open Tuesday through Friday from 1:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All pools will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The cost […]
Registration is open now for Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation summer camps! The six-week camps will be focused on a STEAM curriculum, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Camps are Monday through Friday, June 5 through July 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and there are slots open at seven of the eight locations (listed below). […]
In its ongoing effort to improve parks and greenspace throughout the community, Macon-Bibb County has begun a major improvement project at Henry Burns Park, located at the corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues. A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the project will be held at the Park on Wednesday, May 17, at 10:00 […]
The Macon-Bibb Parks & Recreation Department is currently undergoing a comprehensive planning process to help set a course for the next 10 years of programs and facilities. As part of that process, they are looking for feedback directly from people about the current state of the facilities, the programs being offered, and what programs they […]
Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman is holding a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, May 11, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on the upper level of the Macon Mall. The Forum will feature Josh Rogers from NewTown Macon discussing their available real estate and business loan programs and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman Cliffard Whitby. […]
