Macon-Bibb County

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. In recent […]

Each year, Macon-Bibb County selects a group of student leaders to participate in its Youth Commission, a year-long civic leadership program that shows them how their local, consolidated government operates. It also gives them the chance to learn more about the role the state and federal government’s role at the local level. The cohort of […]

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Commission made it official for Macon-Bibb County at its meeting on September 6. To help the residents and business prepare for severe weather and other emergencies, the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is undertaking a month-long outreach campaign through online video, social media, and community presentations. “Disasters can […]

Abel 2, Inc. (pronounced “able to”), a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and human services organization is pleased to honor individuals in Macon for their dynamic community involvement, especially their efforts in under-served communities.  Two of the honorees recognized at the Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole tribute concert featuring Songbird Myrna Clayton were: Chief Brenda Thomas, Macon-Bibb […]

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Macon-Bibb Commission, and local ministers officially broke ground on Fire Station #111 (3947 Jeffersonville Road in East Macon-Bibb on Thursday, August 25. Once built, the station will be opened and dedicated as the Bert Bivins, III Fire Station. Featured guests at the groundbreaking included the Macon-Bibb County Commission, SPLOST Advisory […]

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Chief Marvin Riggins joined 21 fellow chiefs as one of the first certified by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) during the 2016 Fires Service Conference held in Augusta. In its first year, the program is divided into three types of certification:  Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification, Georgia Chief […]

The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) recently recognized Lt. Gregory Beni of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department as GSFA Company Officer of the Year. This recognition is given to a company officer who has showed leadership in the community. Lt. Beni was presented with his award during the 2016 Georgia Fire Service Conference awards ceremony […]

The statewide Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) proudly announces Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins as its Georgia Fire Chief of the Year. The award was presented at the 2016 Georgia Fire Service Conference held in Augusta, Ga. on August 13, 2016. Riggins is a 37-year veteran of the fire service. He worked his way […]

The Federated Garden Clubs of Macon and Macon-Bibb County and will dedicate and unveil a Blue Star Memorial Marker and a Gold Star Memorial Marker in Rosa Parks Square on Saturday, September 17, 2016 with a ceremony beginning at 2:00 p.m. Rosa Parks Square is located directly across Poplar Street from Government Center (700 Poplar […]

On Friday, September 9 beginning at 8:45 a.m., Macon-Bibb County will remember the tragic events of September 11 and honor the first responders that protect our city and country on a daily basis. The Ceremony – sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation – will be held at Public Safety Memorial Park on Mulberry Street […]