Macon-Bibb County

The Commission approved entering into a contract with Philips Lighting North America Corporation to assess Macon-Bibb’s needs when it comes to street lighting. As part of consolidation, Macon-Bibb is working toward offering all residents the same services, and how street lights were installed differed in the former governments. “By studying where and how lights are […]

The Commission authorized Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc. to study 1,100 miles of paved roads in Macon-Bibb County to determine what repairs and upgrades need to be made, and by when they need to be made. This will help Macon-Bibb allocate resources to the areas where it is most needed and will have the most impact. […]

The Commission approved partnering with the Macon Water Authority to do study the current stormwater drainage system, see what needs to be fixed, and determine ways to fund the projects. There are areas of the system that are decades old, some dating back more than 100 years, and an extensive amount of work is estimated […]

The Macon-Bibb Commission approved using more than $400,00 in voter-approved SPLOST funds for three recreation projects. This money was originally budgeted for Land Acquisition. The projects include: $18,960 for recreation equipment; $21,600 to purchase equipment at Historic Bowden Golf Course; and $360,405 for ballfield renovations at North Macon Park. To read the full resolution, click […]

The Commission approved requesting funds from either the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office or Macon-Bibb’s General Fund, and from the Macon-Bibb Board of Health, to fund a campaign aimed at educating the public about pedestrian and traffic safety, in the hopes of putting a stop to deaths along our roadways To read the full resolution, click […]

The Commission approved lowering the annual membership fee at Charles L. Bowden Golf Course to $600 and changing the daily fee to $20 for Monday through Thursday play, and to $25 for Friday through Sunday play. These changes aim to increase membership and daily place at the historic Bowden Golf Course. To read the full […]

The Commission approved transferring $43,000 in voter-approved SPLOST funds from Recreation Land Acquisition Fund to help create a master plan for Henry Burns Park, which is on the corner of Ingleside Drive and Ridge Avenues. It has already received $40,000 in SPLOST-funded improvements of the $95,000 that was originally budgeted. To read the full resolution, […]

On December 14, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announced its annual series of event to honor and remember the civil rights leader, and several items are coming up that the public is invited to attend. A website has been launched listing all of the events and connecting the Commission with organizations that want […]

The Macon-Bibb Commission approved funding the ‘Operation Cease Fire Midnight Basketball League’ in order to provide an engaging and fun activity for people at a time when crime tends to happen. Those involved will have to take part in a life skills course, and those in charge hope if will promote health, safety, morals, and […]

Macon-Bibb County is ordering 3,400 more 65-gallon, rolling recycling cans to keep up with the overwhelming demand. They will take 4-6 weeks to deliver, and then the Solid Waste Department will put them together and begin delivering to the people that have requested one. To request a cart, people can log into SeeClickFix or call […]