Macon-Bibb County

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, […]

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 […]

Beginning Monday, October 31, portions of Second, Hazel, & Ash Streets will be closed for at least 45 days so the storm drain culvert can be replaced. The total time for this project is an estimate because there could be challenges under the road that won’t be known until the project begins. Attached is a […]

More than a dozen people recently graduated from a specialized class offered by the Office of Workforce Development. The E3 Career Jumpstart Program helps men and women learn a strong skill set in order to get back into the workforce. “I had two jobs, part-time, minimum wage, and I still couldn’t make ends meet,” said […]

Cox Communications today announced additional low-income families within its service area are now eligible for discounted internet service through the company’s Connect2Compete program.  Eligibility requirements have been expanded to include families with at least one K-12 child who qualifies for reduced school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. The program was previously only available […]

The Federated Garden Clubs of Macon and Macon-Bibb County dedicated dedicate and unveiled a Blue Star Memorial Marker and a Gold Star Memorial Marker in Rosa Parks Square on Saturday, September 17, 2016. To see pictures from the ceremony, click here. Blue Star Memorial Markers are dedicated to honor all who have served, are serving, […]

A mass shooting, a hostage situation, and a bomb…all at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Thankfully, this was all staged. If it ever did happen, though, first responders and emergency personnel need to be ready to spring into action, so they regularly hold trainings like this one at the airport. You can watch a MaconBibbTV […]