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 […]
The Macon-Bibb County Council of Clergy and the Beloved Community Paired Clergy will host a Public Prayer Meeting for Reconciliation, Justice, and Healing at Government Center on Thursday, July 21, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Meeting is open to the general public. During the Meeting, prayers will be offered for the local and national […]
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will host a disaster scenario training with emergency response agencies from the central Georgia area at the main terminal at 1000 Terminal Drive on July 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m. A coordinated disaster training is held regularly, and this time the agencies and organizations will practice their response to an […]
The Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission is asking the public for its feedback into the Macon Area Transportation Study’s (MATS) update of the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LTRP) and its Comprehensive Plan. “This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of transit and transportation in our region, and to create a […]
As the country prepares for barbecues and fireworks this Fourth of July weekend, Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare would like to offer some tips on how to keep pets safe and calm during the celebrations. “With the new fireworks law in Georgia, many dogs were reported missing after they got scared by the explosions and ran […]
Macon-Bibb County has chosen a firm to do business with for various environmental needs. Geotechnical & Environment, Inc. will do work on an as-needed basis for the County. The work could include asbestos abatement, lead-based paint surveys, air quality testing, and various other services. You can read the resolution for this agreement here.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is getting ready to start restructuring the I75-I16 interchange, and that means the house where Little Richard lived at one time is moving. Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved a plan for the GDOT to move the home form 1540 5th Street to an empty lot at 416 Craft Street. After the GDOT […]
