Macon-Bibb County

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] The Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will close the Farmers’ Market branch at 2055 Eisenhower Parkway at the close of business on Friday, December 19, 2014.  All services will be relocated to Office’s new location at 188 Third Street (corner of Walnut and Third Streets). There will be a transition period as the […]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] At a meeting on December 9, 2014, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved changing the dates the government would be closed for Christmas Holidays. Below is a schedule of days closed for December and January, as well as the holiday trash pickup schedule. All essential services  – such as the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, […]

On Tuesday, December 10, Macon-Bibb County launched a new interactive online map to show how funds from the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax are being spent on projects. The map can be accessed by clicking here or by visiting www.maconbibb.us and clicking on the banner image. “The best thing about this web site is […]

The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Department will hold its first Lake Tobesofkee Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 20 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Parade will begin at the Fish & Pig Restaurant and go up the lake to the Lower Thomaston Bridge, then back to the restaurant. Boats will be judged and prizes […]

Cherry Street Cycle, Just Tap’d, and Robinson Home has teamed up with Main Street Macon and Corner Concerts to present Christmas On First Street on December 20, 2014, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. as part of Christmas in Downtown. These merchants will be open late to host you and your family for this festive event. Christmas On […]

The block of Second Street between Cherry and Poplar Streets reopened to vehicular traffic on Monday, December 1 after a short event with comments from Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert, Commissioners, SPLOST Advisory Committee Chair Jeffery Monroe, and representatives from TY Lin International and Chris R. Sheridan & Co. This portion of the Second Street […]

The Macon-Bibb County Commission held its fourth and final Strategic Planning session on Tuesday, November 18, receiving an update on strategic projects and giving them the opportunity to modify the Plan before it’s finalized. In previous sessions, the Commission has selected new Mission and Vision Statements, identified five focus areas, and selected strategic projects for […]

Macon-Bibb County opened its newest fire station, #110, at 2930 Heath Road on Friday, November 21, with a plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting. Guests and speakers at the event included members of the Macon-Bibb County Commission, former elected officials, Fire Department Senior Administration, officers to be stationed there, and more. The new station began operating […]

At a luncheon in Atlanta on Friday, December 12, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation announced that five state-level awards for individuals and organizations in Macon-Bibb County. Awards were presented to the Austin Center for Development, Historic Macon Foundation, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Foundation, and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert. Mayor Robert A.B. Reichert Elected Official of […]

Smart Growth America – a national nonprofit that advocates for better cities, towns, and neighborhoods — announced today that Macon-Bibb has been selected to receive a free two-day technical assistance workshop in 2015. (The date and location of that workshop have not yet been set.) Through the support and guidance of our Strong Cities, Strong […]