Macon-Bibb County

Big changes are coming to the Log Cabin Road area, including new sidewalks, a pedestrian bridge, realigned intersections, house demolitions, and a long-awaited, brand new park. On December 16 at 3:00 p.m., the Macon-Bibb County Commission, SPLOST Advisory Commission, members of the Filmore Thomas family, and residents in the Bellevue will celebrate the construction of the […]

While many consider the snow and ice that accompanies the winter season to be scenic, people can forget that winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect thousands of people. Snow and ice can disrupt transportation and cause power outages, making it important for Macon-Bibb residents to be prepared. The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management […]

Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2015. Emergency services will operate, as usual.  People that have their garbage picked up on Thursday by the Solid Waste Department will have it picked up on Friday, November 27. People that have their garbage picked up by Advanced Disposal Services […]

During the Holiday Season, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to offer some turkey fryer operation safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe time. “We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season,” says Lieutenant Brenda Thomas. “Fire safety starts at home, and with these […]

On November 17, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the expansion and standardization of recycling and yard waste pickup and realignment of garbage pickup services. Beginning January 4, 2016, the following services will be offered: Every home will have the opportunity to have curbside single stream recycling, something that many residents have been requesting for several […]

2015 marks the 57th year of the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade, a statewide effort to benefit the mental health hospitals located throughout Georgia, and Macon-Bibb County is currently collecting items for distribution at Central State Hospital. To watch a video from the Georgia Municipal Association and the City of Douglas about Central State Hospital and the impact the […]

The Office of Small Business Affairs will hold a Business Development Resource Forum on Wednesday, November 18, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the 4th floor training room at the Historic Macon Terminal Station (200 Cherry Street). The event is open to all local business owners in all sectors, including Minority Business Enterprises, Women […]

Macon-Bibb County will break ground on Tuesday, November 17, at 11:30 a.m. for the next phase of the Second Street Corridor Connector construction. This phase will cost $1.7 million and start at the realigned Edgewood Avenue and end where the Connector will later be built over the railroad. The work consists of improving the storm […]

The Macon-Bibb County Commission will recognize, honor, and thank Vietnam Veterans living in Middle Georgia for their service to their community and country. The ceremony will also commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and will take place on November 17, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers at Government Center (700 Poplar Street). […]

Macon-Bibb County will break ground on Thursday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. for the improvements being made at the East Macon Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard). This event marks the beginning of the first phase of improvements, which includes sidewalks, a new t-ball field, a rebuilt concession stands, new fencing, and upgrades to the […]