Macon-Bibb County

On September 10, Macon-Bibb County was recognized with two awards from the national City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA). Both awards were announced at its Savvy Awards ceremony at the Annual Conference, which was held in Atlanta this year. Silver Circle Award Forward Together Strategic Plan Macon-Bibb County earned a Silver Circle Award for its […]

Macon-Bibb County recently completed the second round of its 5 x 5 Neighborhood Improvement Program in District 3 by focusing on the Kings Park neighborhood, and Commissioner Lucas, residents, and departments hosted a press event prior to Macon-Bibb County departments beginning work. To watch a feature video from MaconBibbTV on that event, click here. To […]

Jason Aldean’s latest music video will be shooting in Macon Tuesday evening. Locations include the intersection of Second Street and Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon.“We’re excited to be shooting Jason’s Aldean’s next music video “Gonna Know We Were Here” in his hometown of Macon, GA,” said Carey Nelson Burch, Executive Producer, Tackle Box Films. “The […]

The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department and the Sizemore Group will hold four public forums about the new Senior Citizens Center, construction of which is funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. If unable to attend a meeting, people can submit suggestions by sending an email by Friday, September 11, to […]

Macon-Bibb County will open Amerson River Park on Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. so families can make it part of their holiday weekend plans. “With it being a holiday weekend, we want people to bring their friends and family out and enjoy the amenities available, including the […]

On September 1, 2015, Macon-Bibb County and local schools will welcome the second cohort of the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) at its Orientation Session on September 1, 2015 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Cox Capitol Theatre (382 Second Street). Thirty five sophomores, juniors, and seniors were selected from nine public and private […]

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is participating in FEMA’s national and Georgia’s statewide campaign to help families prepare for any disaster. EMA will educate people through a series of educational meetings, local media coverage, and social media posts about how to be prepared ahead of a disaster, stay […]

On Thursday, August 27, 2015, Macon-Bibb County Juvenile Court and partner agencies will dedicate the Thomas Jackson Juvenile Justice Center (560 Oglethorpe Street) with a ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will include a recognition of the Jackson family and an unveiling of a portrait of Thomas Jackson, as well as a recognition of […]

On Thursday, August 20, the realigned intersection of Little Richard Penniman Boulevard and Telfair Street, part of the Second Street Corridor Connector, will open. A media event will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. to reopen the street and mark the completion of the first of three phases of the Connector’s construction. Once all phases […]

On Saturday, August 15, residents from 10 neighborhoods will gather from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Macon-Bibb County’s Government Center (700 Poplar Street) to complete their Shalom Zone training, present plans for improving their communities, and be recognized for efforts to revitalize Macon-Bibb. Neighborhood Shalom Zones participating in this year’s training include Lynmore Estates, […]