The Macon-Bibb County Health Department held its annual Back to School Carnival on July 14 to provide health care and school supplies for children, and resources for their parents. The children could get up to date on their vaccines, get dental and other health screenings, and take part in games and activities to learn about […]
Two Macon-Bibb parks will soon see improvements. Commissioners approved Phase 1 of the Master Plans for Mattie Hubbard Jones Park, (located at the corner of 1st and 2nd Avenues, near L.H. Williams Elementary School) and Henry Burns Park (corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues). Renovations are being paid for with voter-approved SPLOST money, and WM2A […]
At its meeting on July 19, the Macon-Bibb County Commission recognized local boxer Maliek Montgomery for earning the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championship in May. He earned the title after wining fights five nights in a row, the first being a TKO and the others being unanimous decisions. Mr. Montgomery is also currently an Olympic […]
Beginning Tuesday, July 26, Hollingsworth Road between Log Cabin Drive and Emily Street will be closed so a storm drain can be installed and the pavement base prepared for the upcoming road and intersection realignment. This work is part of an ongoing $1.5 million road and safety improvement project funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose […]
Macon-Bibb County celebrated the start of construction on the new South Macon-Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) on Friday, July 29. “This is a project that the southern portion of our county has long asked for, has long needed, and has long deserved,” says District 7 Commissioner Scotty Shepherd. “It wouldn’t have been possible without […]
Macon-Bibb County is accepting applications until August 12 for its fourth Youth Commission, a year-long program for students to learn more about their local consolidated government, as well as how it interacts with state and federal government. This year’s Youth Commission will meet from August 2016 through May 2017, and it is open to 10th-12th […]
Middle Georgia is expected to experience extreme heat again this weekend, and the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency and the Salvation Army want to help people remain cool, hydrated, and safe. The Salvation Army will be open its facility at 1955 Broadway as a cooling center as long as the heat index remains at or […]
Temperatures in Middle Georgia are expected to reach more than 100 degrees this weekend, and the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency and the Salvation Army wants to help people remain cool, hydrated, and safe. The Salvation Army will be opening up their facility at 1955 Broadway as a cooling center this weekend. They will be […]
Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Fatality Review Committee is hosting the first Pedestrian Safety Summit on August 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). The event is free and open to the public; please RSVP by August 10 to 478-749-0144 or Stephanie.hyman@dph.ga.gov. During the Summit, people will learn about the creation […]
In an effort to support the needs of many people in our community, the Office of Workforce Development, in collaboration with Central Georgia Technical College, has created several program that assist with educating ex-offenders, convicted felons, and those seeking a chance to become productive citizens in our society. Commissioners Tillman and Virgil Watkins are working […]
