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 […]
The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is several miles of green space, parks, picnic areas, and places to spend the day enjoying our town. It connects many areas, and is about to connect two more! An additional two miles are coming to the north end of the trail and connect Amerson RIver Park to Riverside Cemetery. You […]
Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Fatality Review Board held its first Pedestrian Safety Summit on August 16 Government Center. The event was free and open to the public, and more than 50 people – from elected officials to law enforcement to community members to department heads to partner organizations – attended. To see pictures from the Summit, click […]
On August 30, 2016, Macon-Bibb County and local schools will welcome the fifth cohort of the Macon-Bibb County Youth Commission at its Orientation Session on from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Cox Capitol Theatre (382 Second Street). Thirty sophomores, juniors, and seniors were selected from nine public and private schools after an application […]
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is in the process of moving to its new offices at 2525 Pio Nono Avenue, Suite 1200 (the old Shoe Carnival Building). Beginning Monday, August 10, people wanting to register to vote, ask about precincts, and more should go to the new offices. “This is the facility the people […]
The portion of Hollingsworth Road between Log Cabin Drive and Emily Street will remain closed for approximately two to three more weeks as a storm drain is installed and the pavement is prepared. (It has been closed since Monday, July 26.) While that portion is closed, drivers should use Emily Street to get between Hollingsworth […]
Autotrader and Youmans Chevrolet believe every dog deserves a safe ride and a forever home, so on Saturday, August 27, they will host five Macon-Bibb area rescue organizations and offer free pet adoptions and fun pet gear from 9:00 am. – 3:00 p.m. at Youmans Chevrolet (2020 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31204). This event is […]
