Macon-Bibb County will set the millage rate at a meeting on August 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). Pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32, Macon-Bibb published in The Telegraph on August 1 the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax […]
Several Macon-Bibb agencies are getting grant funds to help improve public safety and support in various ways. The United States Justice Department has awarded $87,471 to the Bibb Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Court, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Superior Court. For a breakdown on how the money will be allocated and what it will […]
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is getting $7,000 to fund the 2016-2017 SAFE Youth Champs Program. CHAMPS stands for ‘Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety.’ The money is coming from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and will help program leaders reach out to more than 2,200 Bibb County elementary school students this year. […]
Avid fireworks fans will have to fizzle their fuses a little earlier now. Commissioners voted to amend the code regarding fireworks, so that people must now shut it down at 9:00 pm. The state law left it up to local governments to decide about the hours between 9:00 pm and 11:59 pm, and Macon-Bibb Commissioners […]
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 […]
